World War 2 Guns
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand may be the most known
World War II weapons, and is certainly one of the most important. This gun
revolutionized combat cause of its semi-automatic feature which allowed it to
fire multiple rounds very quickly and effectively. The M1 was developed by John
C. Garand and was the backbone of the American Infantry forces.
The M1 Garand may be the most known
World War II weapons, and is certainly one of the most important. This gun
revolutionized combat cause of its semi-automatic feature which allowed it to
fire multiple rounds very quickly and effectively. The M1 was developed by John
C. Garand and was the backbone of the American Infantry forces.
Type 99 Arisaka
Type 99 Arisaka
The Arisaka was used by Japanese forces
during World War II. Unlike the Garand, the Arisaka was bolt action making it
ideal for long range and even taking down airplanes. These rifles were produced
carry 30 caliber bullet.
The Arisaka was used by Japanese forces
during World War II. Unlike the Garand, the Arisaka was bolt action making it
ideal for long range and even taking down airplanes. These rifles were produced
carry 30 caliber bullet.
Kar98
Kar98
Primarily
used by German forces, the Kar98 was the bolt action rifle for the axis
armies. This was an infantry rifle
issued by the
Primarily
used by German forces, the Kar98 was the bolt action rifle for the axis
armies. This was an infantry rifle
issued by the
Mosin Nagant
Mosin Nagant
The Mosin Nagant was used by Russian forces
1891-1960. It saw action during World War 2. This weapon was a bolt-action rifle and
was one of the most mass produced guns of all time.
The Mosin Nagant was used by Russian forces
1891-1960. It saw action during World War 2. This weapon was a bolt-action rifle and
was one of the most mass produced guns of all time.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbine
A semi-automatic rifle, the M1 carbine
was used by American forces during World War 2. Often used by paratroopers, the M1 was
very light providing great mobility for front line forces.
A semi-automatic rifle, the M1 carbine
was used by American forces during World War 2. Often used by paratroopers, the M1 was
very light providing great mobility for front line forces.
Gewehr 43
Gewehr 43
Germany's semi-automatic rifle, the
Gewehr 43 was combative to American and Russian semi-auto rifles, but was
somewhat less reliable.
Germany's semi-automatic rifle, the
Gewehr 43 was combative to American and Russian semi-auto rifles, but was
somewhat less reliable.
Svt 40
SVT 40
The SVT 40 was a semi-automatic rifle
developed by the Soviet Union during in 1935. The SVT 40 was gas operated and had a
10 round detachable magazine. It
could be attached with a telescopic scope.
The SVT 40 was a semi-automatic rifle
developed by the Soviet Union during in 1935. The SVT 40 was gas operated and had a
10 round detachable magazine. It
could be attached with a telescopic scope.
Sub Machine Guns
thomson Sub Machine Guns
Thomson Submachine Gun
An automatic rifle, the Thomson provided
an offensive punch for allied forces. Developed by John T. Thomson, the Thomson
was rather heavy and expensive, but was eventually adopted by the United States
Military in 1938.
An automatic rifle, the Thomson provided
an offensive punch for allied forces. Developed by John T. Thomson, the Thomson
was rather heavy and expensive, but was eventually adopted by the United States
Military in 1938.
STG 44
STG 44
This was the German assault rifle and
was the first of its kind to be devolved. It provides comparable range, but was
most effective at shorter distances. Unapproved by Hitler during development,
the stg was built in disguise only later to be approved by the
Fuhrer.
This was the German assault rifle and
was the first of its kind to be devolved. It provides comparable range, but was
most effective at shorter distances. Unapproved by Hitler during development,
the stg was built in disguise only later to be approved by the
Fuhrer.
Type 100 Submachine Gun
Type 100 Submachine Gun
The Type 100 was introduced to the
Imperial Army in 1942, which was very late in the war.
It was very simple and inexpensive, making it somewhat unreliable.
The Type 100 was introduced to the
Imperial Army in 1942, which was very late in the war.
It was very simple and inexpensive, making it somewhat unreliable.
MP40
MP40
A fully automatic firearm, the MP40 was
developed by Germany in 1939 using open-bolt technology.
The MP40's weakness was its 32 round magazine, which was relatively small
compared to the Thomson round drum
magazine.
A fully automatic firearm, the MP40 was
developed by Germany in 1939 using open-bolt technology.
The MP40's weakness was its 32 round magazine, which was relatively small
compared to the Thomson round drum
magazine.
Machine Guns
MG42
MG42
Capable of firing 1200 rounds per minute
the MG42 was one of the fastest machine guns developed. The MG42 was accepted
and the manufacturing began in 1942. This weapon had very high recoil making it
very difficult to handle and move.
Capable of firing 1200 rounds per minute
the MG42 was one of the fastest machine guns developed. The MG42 was accepted
and the manufacturing began in 1942. This weapon had very high recoil making it
very difficult to handle and move.