This article contains technical info, disassembly info, and some info on manufacturers codes.
Technical Data
Caliber: 7,92 x 33 Kurz Patrone
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Muzzle velocity (V0): 690m/s
Length: 940 mm
Barrel Length: 418 mm
Barrel Groove & Twist: 4 grooves, right hand twist
Weight (without magazine): 4,62 kg
Weight of loaded magazine: 0,92 kg
Below, some detail pictures
MP44 in "transport" mode:
Dust cover closed
MP44 in "ready to fire" mode:
Dust cover is open.
Whenever the MP is loaded, the dust cover
opens automatically.
Top view of the V-notch sight.
The range is from 100 - 800 metres.
Top view of the butt stock.
Top view with shows the space for the tools
and instruction booklet.tools:
Manufacturers codes.
Since the MP44 consisted of all kind of machined parts, there were also a lot of different manufacturers involved.
The following main manufactureres codes can be found:
Assembling Companies:
fxo - C.G. Haenel, Waffen- u. Fahrrad-Fabrik, Suhl
ce - J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Gewehrfabrik, Suhl
bnz - Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G., Werk Steyr
qlv - Erma (not mentioned in the German Code Book)
Disassembly - !!!!
Before disassembling the MP44 allways take the following safety precautions:
1 - Remove the magazine.
2 - Set the safety lever on (S)afe.
3 - Check the chamber for cartridges.