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cerwyn

Registered: August 2006
Posts: 4

Review Date: 24/10/08

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: �100.00 | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Relatively inxpensive, great performer when set up correctly
Cons:	Shame it's got plastic receivers and bolt

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, great performer when set up correctly
Cons: Shame it's mostly plastic!

I already posted up my overall review (copied below) but now add a full Field Strip Guide.
Further complete maintaince and troublehooting guides can be found on...

http://mp40modelguns.forumotion.net/forum.htm

The first model gun I ever bought was a ready built, used Marushin MP40 from modelguns.co.uk
I paid just over �300 for it then, but prices have actually dropped a lot since. The model I bought came ready to fire so all I had to dowas load the rounds with caps, fill the mag, and pull the trigger.
Fabulous is all I can say! Full Auto bursts, no jamming, just smoke, ejecting shells and a grin from ear to ear!
Searching for and finding 32 shells was a bit time consuming though as we had fired it outside (my mate had a secluded farm then) but we found them all and then spent a few minutes reloading with fresh caps to shoot again. Fantastic, superb firing, not too noisy so as to frigten neighbours, but enough to make it fun.
Stripping and cleaning the gun is pretty easy. It strips exactly like a genuine MP40, which makes it even more interesting as a model of an iconic achine pistol. No collector or WW2 buff should be without an MP40 and a Bgerman steel helmet in his (or her) collection and here is the perfect way to get the MP40
I won't go into details about cleaning and reloading the cartridges as it's been done before and elsewhere but I must just say it is vital the cartridges are spotlessly clean internally, and the cap sides are lubricated properly with silicone grease or a light oil otherwise you will NOT get correct blowback and the gun WILL jam.
Likewise the detonator pin located in the barrel must be removed and cleaned after every shooting session or it'll corrode, get gummed up and cause jamming.
Kept clean and lightly oiled, this gun will perform brilliantly. I've had mine for over 2 years, it's still the best firer I've got!
Parts are very cheap to buy, direct from Japan is your best bet (see http://mp40modelguns.forumotion.net/forum.htm) for more info on where to buy from.

I have bought a kit since which cost less than �100 including shipping from Japan! Now the kits are pretty easy to assemble as long as you remember they ain't snap together kits that you get in cereal packets! They are sophisticated realistic models after all and need care and attention to build properly. Make sure every trace of moulding flash is removed from parts that slide and move. Make sure anyrough edges are smoothed off before assembly. Check and double check that parts fit properly and moe as they should and you won't go far wrong.

In conclusion, the Marushin ABS MP40 models are s
uperb. Metal MP40's may be heavier, feel better, but cost the earth! The ABS models work, they look as real as you could wish for, for the money, a superb buy. Get one while you still can!

Marushin MP40 (ABS) Strip down and Cleaning

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When I bought my first model gun I had no idea how to strip it down for cleaning and inspection. On-line help from forum members here got me sorted so I thought it might be a good idea to post up a Step by Step guide for Beginners.

As a sample then, I'll start with the Marushin MP40...

Step 1.

Remove the Magazine... Ensure the Bolt is all the way forward...

Unscrew the Barrel Nut, pull off the Barrel assembly taking care not to drop the Sling Loop and Washer.

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Step 2.

Cleaning the Detonator Pin and Chamber is vital to keeping your MP40 firing properly so:-

Using long nosed pliers grasp the Detonator Pin and pull it out of the Chamber

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Step 3.

There's a slot cut into the Barrel tube...

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Grip the Detonator Chamber with your long nosed pliers through this slot and pull the Chamber from the Barrel.
This can be stubborn but grip it firmly and ease it out...

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Step 4.

Next step is to seperate the Upper and Lower Receivers to get access to the Bolt assembly and Recoil Spring.

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Pull the Locking Ring downwards away from the receiver and twist it half a turn to lock it in the release position.
The Spring here can be tight and awkward to pull against. If needed, remove the 2 slot head screws securing the side plates to the gun and pull them off. The Locking Ring is now fully exposed and can be turned easily.

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Step 5.

Grasp the Upper Receiver around the Magazine Well with one hand, then grasp the Pistol Grip with the other.
Squeeze the Trigger and keep it down while you twist the Upper Receiver clockwise.
Twist it round until the rear sight touches the Lower Receiver side.

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Step 6.

Pull the Upper Receiver away from the Lower Receiver.

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Step 7.

The Bolt and Recoil Tube are a slide fit inside the Upper Receiver so to remove it just grip the Cocking Handle and pull it back and out along the slot