Germany GUNS

smg

MP 40

1940

The MP 40 was the standard submachine gun of the German Wehrmacht during WW2. Often erroneously called the "Schmeisser," it was actually designed by Heinrich Vollmer.

rifle

Karabiner 98k

1935

The Kar98k was the standard infantry rifle of the German Wehrmacht and one of the most produced bolt-action rifles in history, with over 14 million manufactured.

rifle

StG 44

1944

Late-war German select-fire rifle often cited as an early assault-rifle archetype.

machinegun

MG 42

1942

German general-purpose machine gun known for very high cyclic rate.

rifle

FG 42

1942

Advanced German paratrooper rifle combining automatic fire and rifle power.

handgun

Walther P38

1938

Standard German service pistol replacing many earlier Luger roles.

sniper

Kar98k Sniper

1939

Scoped Kar98k rifles used by German sharpshooters across all major fronts.