German M.P.38. Code 27 made by ERMA. Erfurter Machinenfabrik. B.Geipel GmbH.

                                                                                          Made in 1940. 40576 made. Rate of fire around 500-550 rounds/min.

     It was often called "Schmeisser" by the Allies, after Hugo Schmeisser who designed the MP 18, although he was not involved in the design or production of the MP38.

                                                                                                                                                   Cal.9x19.