Weapons of the Falljshrimjager
Maschinen Pistole 43/44 (MP43/44) Sturmgewehr 44 (STG44)
Sturmgewehr 44 (STG44)
The STG44 was developed from the MP43/44, an earlier model that was constructed
of pressed steel, gas operated and was magazine fed with 30 rounds of Kurz
Patrone 7.92x33mm ammunition. For propaganda reasons, it was renamed Sturmgewehr
44(Assault Rifle 44). The overall length is 37 inches and weighed 11 pounds. It
has a cyclic rate of fire between 500-600 rounds per minute, and a practical
rate of 180-200 rounds per minute.
Maschinen Pistole 40 (MP40)
CALIBER = 9 mm PARABELLUM
LENGTH, STOCK FOLDED = 24.75 INCHES
LENGTH, STOCK UNFOLDED = 32.75 INCHES
WEIGHT = 9 LBS.
MAGAZINE CAPACITY = 32 ROUNDS IN A BOX MAGAZINE
Karabiner 98K Mauser with Gewehr
Sprenggranaten (rifle grenade)
Karabiner 98K Mauser, and Seiteengewehr (bayonet)
CALIBER = 7.92 mm X 57 mm PATRONE RIFLE CARTRIDGE
LENGTH = 43.6 INCHES
WEIGHT = 8 LBS., 9 OZ.
MAGAZINE CAPACITY = 5
Gewher/Karabiner 43 (G-43/K-43) with ZF-4 scope
CALIBER = 7.92 mm X 57mm PATRONE RIFLE
CARTRIDGE
LENGTH = 44 INCHES
WEIGHT = 9 LBS., 9 OZ.
MAGAZINE CAPACITY = 10 IN A DETACHABLE BOX MAG
The 1 lb./14 oz. handgun
was first issued in WWI and retained during the Wehrmacht's expansion due to
weapons shortages. The P08 chambered a 9mm round from a detachable 8 round
magazine. The system of operation revolved around a recoil and toggle joint.
Although preferred by officers, the P08 did not prove to be reliable under
combat conditions and was replaced by the Walther P38. The overall length of the
barrel is 4 1/2 inches, and weighs 2 pounds. It's effective combat range is
around 32 yards.
Walther P38
In 1938, the Wehrmacht had begun to adopt the P38 as a replacement to the P08.
It weighs 2 lbs./1.5 oz. and has a 8 round detachable magazine. Double action
capability is due to its recoil operating system. The P38 was well accepted by
the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS due to its ability to operate in all types of
adverse conditions. The P38 chambered a 9mm round. The overall length of the
barrel is 4 3/4 inches. It's overall effective range was comparable to the P08.
Walther PP with magazine
The compact pistol that was used by officers and armored crews was the Walther
PP. It was produced in 7.65mm and 9mm calibres. It was very compact in size and
shape and featured a 3.9 inch barrel and a eight round magazine in the grip. Its
effective combat range was around 32 yards. Its small size and the ease at which
it could be concealed made it also popular with security personnel and police.
The PPK was slightly smaller with an overall barrel length of 3.4 inches, and a
magazine capacity of 7 rounds, apart from being slightly smaller, it was very
similar to the PP.
Maschinengewehr Model 34 (MG34)
Designed by Mauser from the Swiss MG30 as the first general purpose machine gun.
It could be carried by one man for general infantry assault roles or mounted on
a tripod for long range precision firing, or mounted on a AA mount for
anti-aircraft roles. The 26 lb./11 oz. recoil operated 7.92mm belt-fed machine
gun fired 850 rounds per minute. The close tolerance of parts made the MG34
vulnerable to stoppage under combat conditions. The overall length is 48 inches.
The weight with bipod is 26 1/2 lbs., and weight with tripod is 42 lbs. The
practical rate of fire as a LMG is 100-200 rounds per minute, and as a HMG 300
rounds per minute. The effective range as a LMG is 600-800 yards, and as a HMG
is 2000-2500 yards.
Maschinengewehr Model 1942 (MG42)
The MG42 was adopted in 1942 by the Wehrmacht and first used in North Africa.
The 25 lb./8 oz. weapon was constructed of steel stampings and featured a quick
change barrel system which enabled the operator to install a cool barrel in 5
seconds. The weapon had a recoil firing mechanism and fired 7.92mm ammunition at
a cyclic rate of 1200-1400 rounds per minute. The overall length is 49 inches,
and weighed 23 3/4 lbs. The practical rate of fire as a LMG is 250 rounds per
minute, and as a HMG 500 rounds per minute. The effective range as a LMG is
600-800 yards and as a HMG is 2000-2500 yards.