First time shooting my new C&R WWII German MP38. This particular gun was manufactured by Erma in 1940 shortly before production was discontinued in favor of the MP40. This is a rare un-modifified example with the original "hook" style bolt. The MP38 is almost identical to the MP40 and most parts will interchange. The difference, however, was that the MP38 was almost fully machined (instead of stamped) and was made with an overall higher quality fit and finish. The added weight of the machined parts and the extra cost associated with manufacturing them led to a relatively short production run as the Germans put new sheet metal stamping techniques to use with its replacement, the MP40.