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Walther MPK
The Walther MP series of submachine guns was developed by Karl Walther company in 1963. This family included 2 weapons: MPL (MachinenPistole Lang - Long Submachine gun) and MPK (MachinenPistole Kurz - Short Submachine gun). The only difference between the MPL and MPK was in barrel and barrel shroud lengths, otherwise both guns were similar. The MPL and MPK were used by some German police forces, and only one significant export sale was to the Mexican navy. Production of the MPL/MPK had been ceased in 1987. Both the MPK and MPL are blowback operated weapons, with an "L"-shaped bolt, most part of which, in the forward position, is located above the barrel to reduce the length of the receiver. The receiver was is from stamped steel and forms a vented heat shield in the front part of the gun. The guns are select-fire, with a safety-fire selector switch at the left side of the receiver, behind the trigger. Sights are of flip-up type with 2 settings, for 100 and 200 meters (for MPL). A side-folding butt stock was made from thin steel tubes Experience one TODAY at Midwest Gun and Range! Check back often as we frequently add new Machine Guns! |
