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16/08/2011

Infantry weapons

Posted by Mauser at 11:11:00
This post is about german infantry weapons used in WW2.Here are some blot-action rifles,machine guns,automatic rifles,pistols and tank destroyer weapons.
Mauser 98k
TypeBolt-action rifle
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1935–Present
Used bySee Users
WarsSpanish Civil War, World War II, Second Sino-Japanese War, Korean War, First Indochina War, Chinese Civil War, Suez Crisis,Portuguese Colonial War, Algerian War,Greek Civil War, Vietnam War,[1] Six Day War,Yom Kippur War, Iran–Iraq War, Yugoslav wars,[1] Romanian Revolution, Iraq War, and current regional conflicts.
Production history
Designed1935
ManufacturerMauser
Produced1935–1945
Number built14,643,260[2][3]
VariantsG40k
Specifications
Weight3.7 kg (8.2 lb) - 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Length1,110 mm (43.70 in)
Barrel length600 mm (23.62 in)
Cartridge8x57mm IS
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity760 m/s (2,493 ft/s)
Effective range500 m (550 yd) with iron sights
800+ m (875+ yd) with telescopic sight
Feed system5-round stripper clip, internal magazine
SightsIron sights or telescopic sight.

Mauser 98k Snajper
TypeBolt-action rifle
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1935–Present
Used bySee Users
WarsSpanish Civil War, World War II, Second Sino-Japanese War, Korean War, First Indochina War, Chinese Civil War, Suez Crisis,Portuguese Colonial War, Algerian War,Greek Civil War, Vietnam War,[1] Six Day War,Yom Kippur War, Iran–Iraq War, Yugoslav wars,[1] Romanian Revolution, Iraq War, and current regional conflicts.
Production history
Designed1935
ManufacturerMauser
Produced1935–1945
Number built14,643,260[2][3]
VariantsG40k
Specifications
Weight3.7 kg (8.2 lb) - 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Length1,110 mm (43.70 in)
Barrel length600 mm (23.62 in)
Cartridge8x57mm IS
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity760 m/s (2,493 ft/s)
Effective range500 m (550 yd) with iron sights
800+ m (875+ yd) with telescopic sight
Feed system5-round stripper clip, internal magazine
SightsIron sights or telescopic sight.

MP 40
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1939–Present
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War II, Cold War (Limited)[1]
Production history
DesignerHeinrich Vollmer [2]
Designed1938
ManufacturerErma Werke
Produced1940–1945
Number builtApprox. 1 million
VariantsMP 36, MP 38, MP 40, MP 40/1, MP 41
Specifications
Weight4 kg (8.82 lb)
Length833 mm (32.8 in) stock extended / 630 mm (24.8 in) stock folded
Barrel length251 mm (9.9 in)
Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
ActionStraight blowback, open bolt
Rate of fire550 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity~380 m/s (1,247 ft/s)
Effective range100 m
Feed system32-round detachable box magazine64-round with dual magazines
SightsHooded front blade, fixed and flip-up U-notch rear

STG 44
TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In serviceOctober 1943–May 1945 (Nazi Germany)
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War II, appeared in post-1945 conflicts around the world
Production history
Designed1942
ManufacturerC. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik
CITEFA
ProducedOctober 1943
Number built425,977
Specifications
Weight4.62 kg (10.2 lb) with empty magazine[1] 5.22 kg (11.5 lb) with loaded magazine[2]
Length940 mm (37 in)
Barrel length419 mm (16.5 in)
Cartridge7.92x33 Kurz
ActionGas-operated, tilting bolt
Rate of fire500 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity685 m/s (2,247 ft/s)
Effective range300 m
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
SightsAdjustable sights, rear: V-notch; front: hooded post

MG 34
TypeGeneral Purpose Machine Gun
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1935 - 1945 (officially, German military) 1935-Present (Other armies)
Used by Nazi Germany
 Kingdom of Hungary[1]
 Republic of China
 People's Republic of China
 North Korea
 North Vietnam
 Israel
 Turkey
 Portugal
WarsWorld War II
Second Sino-Japanese War
Chinese Civil War
Korean War
Vietnam War
Production history
DesignerHeinrich Vollmer
Designed1934
ManufacturerNumerous, but mostly Mauser
Produced1934 - 1945
Specifications
Weight
  • 12.1 kg (26.7 lb)
  • 19.2 kg (42.3 lb) (with tripod)
Length
  • 1,219 mm (48.0 in)
Barrel length
  • 627 mm (24.7 in)
Cartridge7.92x57mm Mauser
ActionRecoil operated
Rate of fire800-900 rounds/min
Early versions: 600 - 1000 rounds/min selectable on pistol grip.
MG 34"S" : 1,700 rounds/min.
MG 34/41 : 1,200 rounds/min.
Muzzle velocity755 m/s (2,477 ft/s)
Feed system50/250-round belts, 50-round drum, or 75-round drum magazine with modification
SightsIron sights

MG 42
TypeGeneral-purpose machine gun
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1942-1968
WarsWorld War II, Portuguese Colonial War[1]
Production history
Designed1942-1959
ManufacturerMauser Werke AG, Wilhelm-Gustloff-Stiftung, Steyr-Daimler-Puch,
Großfuß AG, MAGET (Maschinenbau und Gerätebau GmbH, Berlin-Tegel)
Produced1942–
Number builtApprox. 750,000
VariantsMG 45/MG 42V, MG 1, MG 2,Rheinmetall MG 3, MG 74
Specifications
Weight11.57 kg (25.51 lb)
Length1,120 mm (44 in)
Barrel length533 mm (21.0 in)
Cartridge7.92x57mm Mauser
ActionRecoil-operated, roller-locked
Rate of fire1,200 rounds/min (varied between 900–1,500 rounds/min with different bolts)
Muzzle velocity755 m/s (2,477 ft/s)
Effective range1000 m
Feed system50 or 250-round belt

Gewehr 43
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1943-1945
Used byNazi Germany
WarsWorld War II, and other conflicts around the world
Production history
Designed1943
Number built402,713
Specifications
Weight4.1 kg (9.7 lb)
Length1130 mm
Barrel length546 mm (21.5 inches)
Cartridge8x57mm IS
ActionGas-operated
Muzzle velocity775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Effective range500 m, 800 m with scope
Feed system10-round detachable box magazine
Sightsiron sights, Zf42 optical crosshair sight


Gewehr 41
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1941-1945
Used byNazi Germany
WarsWorld War II
Production history
Designed1941
Specifications
Weight10.87 lb (4.9 kilograms)
Length1140 mm (44.8 inches)
Barrel length546 mm (21.5 inches)
Cartridge7.92x57mm Mauser
ActionGas-operated
Rate of fire20 to 30 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Effective range400 m
Feed system10-round non-detachable magazine


MP 18
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin German Empire
Service history
In service1918–1945 (Germany)
Used bysee users
WarsWorld War I
Second Sino-Japanese War
Chaco War
Chinese Civil War
World War II
Production history
DesignerHugo Schmeisser
Designed1916
ManufacturerBergmann Waffenfabrik
Qingdao Iron Works
Produced1918–1920s
Specifications
Weight4.18 kg (9.2 lb)
Length832 mm (32.8 in)
Barrel length200 mm (7.9 in)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
7.63×25mm Mauser
Actionopen bolt blowback
Rate of fire~500 round/min
Muzzle velocity380 m/s (1,247 ft/s)
Feed system32 detachable drum magazine TM 08 (World War I); 20, 30 and 50 round detachable box (post-World War I)

Luger P08
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin German Empire
Service history
In serviceGermany (1908–1945)
Switzerland (1900–1945)
Other countries (1900–present)
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War I, Spanish Civil War, World War II, Second Sino-Japanese War,Chinese Civil War, Others
Production history
DesignerGeorg J. Luger
ManufacturerDeutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Imperial Arsenals of Erfurt and Spandau, Simson, Krieghoff, Mauser, Vickers, Waffenfabrick Bern
Produced1900–1945
Specifications
Weight1.92 lbs (871 grams)
Length8.75 in (222 mm)
Barrel length98-203 mm
(3.9-8.02 in)
Cartridge7.65x22mm Parabellum
9x19mm Parabellum
45 ACP
ActionToggle-locked, short recoil
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Muzzle velocity350-400 m/s or 1148-1312 f/s (9 mm, 4-inch barrel)
Effective range50 m (9 mm, 4 inch barrel; short barrel)
Feed system8-round detachable box magazine, 32-round detachable drum
SightsIron sights


Walther P38
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1938-present
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War II [1]
Production history
Designed1938
ManufacturerCarl Walther Waffenfabrik, Mauser Werke, Spreewerke
ProducedWalther P38 1939-1945
Pistole P1 1957-2000
Number built~1,000,000 [1]
VariantsP1, P38K, P38 SD, P4
Specifications
Weight800 g (1 lb 12 oz)
Length216 mm (8.5 in)
Barrel length125 mm (4.9 in)
Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
ActionShort recoil, locked breech
Muzzle velocity365 m/s (1,200 ft/s)
Effective rangeSights set for 50 m (55 yd)
Feed system8-round detachable single-stackmagazine
SightsRear notch and front blade post


Panzerschreck
TypeAnti-tank rocket launcher
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1943–1945
Used by Nazi Germany
 Finland
 Kingdom of Hungary[1]
Production history
Number built289,151
VariantsRPzB 43, RPzB 54, RPzB 54/1
Specifications
Weight11 kg empty (RPzB 54)
Length164 cm
Caliber88 mm
Muzzle velocity110m/s (360 ft/s)
Effective range150 m (RPzB 54)


Panzerfaust
TypeMan-portable anti-tank weapon
Place of origin Nazi Germany
Service history
In service1943 - 1945
Used by Nazi Germany
 Finland
 Kingdom of Hungary[1]
 Kingdom of Romania
 Soviet Union (captured) [2]
WarsWorld War II
Production history
Produced1943 - 1945
Number builtover 6 million (all variants)
VariantsPanzerfaust 30, 60, 100, 150, 250
Specifications
Weight6.25 kilograms (13.8 lb) (Panzerfaust 60)
Length~ 1 meter (3 ft 3 in)
Caliber149 mm (Panzerfaust 60)
Effective range60 m (200 ft) (Panzerfaust 60)





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