A refined and streamlined successor to the MP38, the MP40 made extensive use of metal stampings and synthetic materials to make a weapon robust enough to withstand the stress of war while being simple enough to manufacture to keep up with the demand. Nearly every armed branch and paramilitary organization in Germany made use of the MP40, and many also found their way into the hands of opposition forces such as the French Resistance and Poland's Home Army, making it one of the signature weapons of the war. Hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, with "MP40/ayf 43" (Erma) on the end cap, "eagle/WaA254" stamp on the end cap, receiver tube, and other components, "eagle/280" barrel and firing pin assembly, and matching visible numbers overall. Fitted with bakelite side panels, brown leather sling and an underfolding steel stock. Included with the lot are two sets of magazine pouches (two "right" and "left" pairs, green canvas with leather fittings, mixed markings), five extra magazines, a loading tool and a modern soft case.