GunnyUSMC
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The Maschinenpistole 44, or MP44, or still further the StG 44, is more commonly associated as being the father of the modern assault rifle design. You could say it was the I Phone of the 40s.
The production process of the weapon relied on speedy stampings, welding and pressing - contrary to the normal turning and machining that was common for the time.
Utilizing the Russian Front as a developmental test bed from July 1943 onwards. As the war progressed, development of the MP43 turned into the MP44 system which eventually gave way to the new designation of Sturmgewehr StG44 - which translated into what we identify today as the assault rifle.
The system offered up a smooth fire action and utilized the 7.92x33mm Kurz round firing from a 30-round magazine.
Country of Origin: Nazi Germany
Manufacturer: C.G. Haenel Waffen- und Fahrradfabrik among others - Germany
Initial Year of Service: 1942
Overall Length: 940 mm (37.01 in)
Barrel Length: 419.00 mm (16.50 in)
Weight (Empty): 10.19 lb (4.62 kg)
Caliber*: 7.92x33mm Kurz
Action: Gas-Operated; Locked-Breech; Tilting Bolt; Select-Fire
Feed: 30-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,250 ft/sec (686 m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 500 rounds per minute
Range: 1,970 ft (600 m; 657 yds)
Sights: Rear V-Notch; Hooded Front Post
This one is part of the Louisiana State Police Crime LAB's Weapons Reference Library.
It is still fully functional. I have three boxes of ammo coming in and should be at the range next week.
The production process of the weapon relied on speedy stampings, welding and pressing - contrary to the normal turning and machining that was common for the time.
Utilizing the Russian Front as a developmental test bed from July 1943 onwards. As the war progressed, development of the MP43 turned into the MP44 system which eventually gave way to the new designation of Sturmgewehr StG44 - which translated into what we identify today as the assault rifle.
The system offered up a smooth fire action and utilized the 7.92x33mm Kurz round firing from a 30-round magazine.
Country of Origin: Nazi Germany
Manufacturer: C.G. Haenel Waffen- und Fahrradfabrik among others - Germany
Initial Year of Service: 1942
Overall Length: 940 mm (37.01 in)
Barrel Length: 419.00 mm (16.50 in)
Weight (Empty): 10.19 lb (4.62 kg)
Caliber*: 7.92x33mm Kurz
Action: Gas-Operated; Locked-Breech; Tilting Bolt; Select-Fire
Feed: 30-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,250 ft/sec (686 m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 500 rounds per minute
Range: 1,970 ft (600 m; 657 yds)
Sights: Rear V-Notch; Hooded Front Post
This one is part of the Louisiana State Police Crime LAB's Weapons Reference Library.
It is still fully functional. I have three boxes of ammo coming in and should be at the range next week.
