One of the most famous close combat weapons of WWII, the MP40 (Maschine Pistole 1940) was a refinement of the MP38, with a great deal of commonality in manual of arms and accessories. These SMGs would see use through the end of the war, and were very versatile as armament for vehicle crews, close-quarters fighters, and anyone else who needed a lightweight and potent weapon for short distances. Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with the "WaA/623" Steyr Waffenamt stamps on the receiver tube, "MP40" and "cnd" (Krupp Register) on the end cap. The sights, barrel, barrel nut, firing pin and bolt are numbered to match the receiver, with the endcap and trigger guard numbered "9913h". A set of brown Bakelite sideplates are mounted to the trigger housing, with a pair of darker grip panels, underfolding steel stock and a gray/green leather sling.