![]() Syria, Pakistan, Iran and Costa Rica imported 38/44 or later models.The Yokosuka Naval Arsenal of the Japanese Empire obtained 50 out of 350 Model 38/42s ordered in 1943.Between 19 Romania imported 5,000 MAB 38A and 38/42 models.The German designation for this weapon was MP 738 (i).Ī portion of foreign users is noted below. ![]() ![]() However, it should be noted that after Italy’s capitulation, Germany manufactured 145,693 units in 1944 and 85,500 units in 1945. ExportsĮxports of Beretta 38/42 submachine guns to various countries occurred during and after the war. Now included a large diameter return spring without guide and weighs 3.2 kg. Its effective range remains the same as the 38/42.ģ8/44: Smooth barrel, but with a slight change in the design of the bolt. M1938/43: Fluted barrel replaced with a smooth configuration. A fluted barrel helped dissipate heat and reduce the weight down to 3.27 kg. The weapon is lighter, using sheet metal stampings with a dull blue/black finish. Featured the capability to mount a folding bayonet which became omitted in later models.ģ8/42: Barrel length reduced to 213 mm and a reduced two-slot compensator. The effective firing range is 200-250 meters. ![]() M1938A: The original model weighs 4.2 kg and fires 600 RPM.
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