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Mauser MP-57

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Maschinpistole MP-57
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originWest Germany
Production history
DesignerLouis Camillus
Designed1955-1957
ManufacturerMauser
Produced1957
No. built25
VariantsErma MP-56
Mauser MP-57
Specifications
Mass3.10kg
Length610mm, 430mm (stock folded)
Barrel length260mm
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
ActionBlowback, open bolt
Rate of fire800rpm
Feed system32-round box magazine
SightsIron sights

The MP-57 is a submachine gun which was manufactured by Mauser after the Second World War for the then newly established Bundeswehr. It was chambered in the 9×19mm round and fed from a magazine inserted in the pistol grip.

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