Firearms

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MG-40 German machine gun (deactivated)

The MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40) is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Developed in Nazi Germany, it saw extensive service in the Axis forces during the Second World War. 

This MP40 was made in 1943 by the Austrian firm Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Steyr, Austria. Archive #3007.

Lee Enfield, RIfle No.5 , Mk I (deactivated)

The Rifle No. 5 Mk I is commonly referred to as the "jungle carbine" for its use in jungle warfare throughout Asia. This rifle’s design was based on jungle fighting experiences in the Pacific War that led the British to decide that a rifle shorter and lighter than the regular Lee–Enfield was critical for better mobility. 

This rifle was produced by Birmin

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle (deactivated)

The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield was the standard firearm of British and Commonwealth forces in the First World War. Our example was produced in 1916. Archive #3008.