Beretta · Submachine-Gun · Discontinued · 1938
| Weight (empty) | 4180 g (147.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 946 mm (37.24") |
| Barrel Length | 315 mm (12.40") |
| Height | 210 mm (8.27") |
| Width | 60 mm (2.36") |
| Magazine Capacity | 40 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 420 m/s (1378 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 657 J (485 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Beretta MAB 38 (Moschetto Automatico Beretta Modello 1938) is a submachine gun chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, designed by Tullio Marengoni and introduced by Beretta in 1938. Widely regarded by veterans and small-arms historians as among the finest submachine guns of the Second World War, the MAB 38 combined rifle-like accuracy with exceptional build quality, setting it apart from contemporaries such as the German MP40, British Sten, and American Thompson. Uniquely, the MAB 38 employs a clos...
Country of Origin: Italy
Designer: Tullio Marengoni