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Who was given the Gewehr 43?
Germany
The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 (abbreviated G43, K43, Gew 43, Kar 43) is a 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Germany during World War II. The design was based on that of the earlier G41(W), but incorporated an improved short-stroke piston gas system similar to that of the Soviet Tokarev SVT-40.
Was the Gewehr 43 a good rifle?
The G-43 was certainly a very good rifle, however it could not beat the Mauser 98K in terms of accuracy. It was never really used in large numbers, ie complete platoons being outfitted with them. Mostly issued to snipers who fitted them with the 2.5x or 5x scope or to riflemen attached to an MG section.
Is the gewehr German?
Gewehr is the German word for a rifle. Prior to the 1840s, rifled guns were not widespread, usually muzzle-loading and termed Büchse, as they are still in German hunting jargon today. Afterwards, Gewehr became the standard term for military-type rifles.
What did the STG 44 shoot?
33mm Kurz
StG 44
| Sturmgewehr 44 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.92×33mm Kurz (a.k.a. 8mm Kurz or Pistolenpatrone 43) |
| Caliber | 8mm |
| Action | Gas-operated long-stroke piston, tilting bolt, selective fire |
| Rate of fire | ~500-600 rounds/min |
Did the Germans use M1 Garand?
The Germans didn’t really use them. The only time you see people using captured weaponry is for pistol souvenirs, machine guns, or SMGs.
Was the AK 47 based on the StG 44?
Yes AK 47 is a development of the STG 44. Even though it’s technical details are different, the concept is the same, although improved. The concept of the two weapons is identical and it was the Germans who came up with it first.
Did the StG 44 have a drum magazine?
The StG 44 (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44, “assault rifle 44”) is a German assault rifle developed during World War II by Hugo Schmeisser….StG 44.
| Sturmgewehr 44 | |
|---|---|
| Effective firing range | 300 m (330 yd) (automatic) 600 m (660 yd) (semi-automatic) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
Who created the Kar98k?
Mauser
| Karabiner 98k | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1935 |
| Manufacturer | Mauser (augmented by several other makers) |
| Unit cost | 55 RM (1935) 230 EUR current equivalent |
| Produced | 1935–1945 |
What was the Gewehr 43 WW2?
Gewehr 43 – Forgotten Weapons Home German WW2 rifles Gewehr 43 Gewehr 43 German ordnance began looking for a military selfloading rifle to augment the K98k as early as the 1930s, although the pressures of war initially made that development a second priority.
When did the Karabiner 43 come out?
It was accepted and entered into service as the Gewehr 43, renamed Karabiner 43 in 1944, with production amounting to just over 400,000. The Gewehr 43/Karabiner 43 joined the ranks of the Tokarev and Garand as general issue semi-automatic rifles during the war.
Is the Gewehr 43 a good sniper rifle?
The Gewehr 43 with rifle scope was an excellent sniper rifle. An unusual feature for a military rifle was the inclusion in the design of a machined dovetail section on the trigger to serve as a mount for a rifle scope. About 10\% of the rifles were equipped with a telescopic sight called Zundblickfernrohr 4 and handed out to snipers.
Was the German G43 used on the Eastern Front?
The G43 was widely used on the Eastern Front from 1943 and in much smaller quantities on the other fronts. From 1944 the production was further simplified by doing without the high quality solid wood, which made the weapon look worse on the outside.