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A WW2 collection of articles on German Small Arms. Pistols, machine guns, sub-machine guns, rifles and more

One of these developments led to a hand held anti-air bazooka-like gun. The Fliegerfaust (Pilot’s Fist) was a …

Posted May 24, 2024 by Patrick

The first known manpad was made in 1944, the company responsible for the development was the HASAG firm. …

Posted May 24, 2024 by Patrick

The Machinepistole 41, MP 41, was designed in 1941 by Hugo Schmeisser, chief designer at the Erma Werke. …

Posted March 18, 2024 (updated April 21, 2024) by Patrick

The Machinepistole 40, or MP 40, was a further development of the German submachine gun from the Machinepistole …

Posted March 16, 2024 (updated April 21, 2024) by Patrick

The Machinepistole 38, or MP 38, was a further development of the German submachine gun Machinepistole 36, MP …

Posted March 16, 2024 (updated April 21, 2024) by Patrick

The 9mm semiautomatic Walther AP model pistol is based on the 1934 Walther HP pistol, with an integrated …

Posted November 26, 2023 (updated January 5, 2024) by Pascal

Hermann Göring urged to develop of a new weapon for his troops. The experience from the Battle of …

Posted May 18, 2023 (updated June 1, 2024) by Patrick