StG 44

By @cutwitviky9/20/2017guns

The StG 44 is a German selective-fire rifle developed during World War II.
It was the first successful assault rifle in ww II.
By all accounts, the StG 44 fulfilled its role effectively and ruthlessly.

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Cartridge 7.92×33mm Kurz
Action Gas-operated, tilting bolt, full auto or semi-auto
Rate of fire 550–600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 685 m/s (2,247 ft/s)
Effective firing range 300 m (automatic) 600 m (semi-automatic)[4]
Feed system 30-round detachable box magazine

StG 44 was produced from 1943-1945 in Nazi Germany and after the war it was used in eastern Germany until 1962.
Very interesting weapon ahead of its time.

Thanks for stopping by:)

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