Japanese submachine guns are not historically based

The Bergmann purchased by Imperial Japanese Navy were mainly the 7.63mm Mauser version of SIG M1920, and it is highly unlikely that 7.65mm Parabellum version was purchased.


The 7.65mm version of SIG M1920 was used primarily in Northern Europe due to ammunition supply concerns, and was not widely used in Asia where 7.65mm Parabellum was not widely available.
In China, copies of the SIG M1920 have been made mainly in Shanghai and Nanjing since 1926, and from 1927, improved models with changed magazine mounting positions were produced in Dagu and Qingdao. Early copies of the SIG M1920 produced in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hanyang, etc. had a 7.65mm caliber, so it is possible that the Japanese military had captured and used it…


The MP-28 (7.65) was probably intended for the Chinese Bergmann.
It is true that some Shanghai and Gongxian Bergmans have 快慢機 (=selector) in imitation of the MP-28, but it is doubtful whether there were any individuals with both the 7.65mm caliber and the selector.

↓If you understand Japanese, please refer to this.

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there is also the fact that “MP-28” is actually the same SIG-Bergmann, just an international version with no bayonet lug. No idea why the devs keep refusing to rename it despite how many people pointed it out.

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I love learning weapon’s history taught by cute chibi girls :grin: :grin:

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Such as historical correct battle of Moscow with MkB’s and Federovs running around bunny hopping style. :slight_smile:

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owari da :cry:

S1-100 have same problem, too…
Early Japanese navy’s standard SMG ammunition was 7.63mm.

It didn’t work, this question was raised before, and the production team did not respond at all
Historical errors in Japanese weapons in the Pacific campaign after the version is updated - English speaking section / Suggestions - Enlisted

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