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MP.28,II
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MP.28,II

Machine Pistols · Germany · 1928
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MP.28,II

MP.28,II
MP.28,II Photo: Wolfmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1928–1940
Operators4 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
5/22
Interwar Period
61/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MP.28,II
Country
Production
1928–1940
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1928
  • Service Entry Year1928
  • DesignerHugo Schmeisser
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersWeimar Republic police, Nazi Germany forces, China, Spain, Bolivia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Drum / Belt Capacity50
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire500
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy530
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration100 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1928
  • Production End1940
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height170 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1928Production started
  2. 1932First deployment: Chaco War
  3. 1940Production ended
98
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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