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== Info ==
== Info ==
One of three semi-automatic rifles issued by Germany (the others being the [[FG 42]] and the [[Gewehr 41]]) during WW II.  This weapon itself was an evolution of the [[Gewehr 41]] (made by ''Mauser'' and ''Walther'').  The Gewehr 43 was made exclusively by ''Walther'' and addressed many of the problems the ''41'' encountered during the invasion of the Soviet Union (in particular the gas system and use of stripper clips instead of a removable box magazine).
One of three semi-automatic rifles issued by Germany (the others being the [[FG 42]] and the [[Gewehr 41]]) during WW II.  This weapon itself was an evolution of the [[Gewehr 41]] (made by ''Mauser'' and ''Walther'').  The Gewehr 43 was made exclusively by ''Walther'' and addressed many of the problems the ''41'' encountered during the invasion of the Soviet Union (in particular the gas system and use of stripper clips instead of a removable box magazine). It was also frequently used as a sniper rifle, fitted wih a Zeiss ZF 4 scope.
 
 
 


'''The Gewehr 43 rifle has appeared in the following films and video games used by the following actors:'''
'''The Gewehr 43 rifle has appeared in the following films and video games used by the following actors:'''

Revision as of 03:12, 10 November 2009

Specifications

Type: Battle Rifle

Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser

Capacity: 10 round box magazine

Fire Modes: Semiautomatic

Info

One of three semi-automatic rifles issued by Germany (the others being the FG 42 and the Gewehr 41) during WW II. This weapon itself was an evolution of the Gewehr 41 (made by Mauser and Walther). The Gewehr 43 was made exclusively by Walther and addressed many of the problems the 41 encountered during the invasion of the Soviet Union (in particular the gas system and use of stripper clips instead of a removable box magazine). It was also frequently used as a sniper rifle, fitted wih a Zeiss ZF 4 scope.

The Gewehr 43 rifle has appeared in the following films and video games used by the following actors:

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Gewehr 43 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Gewehr 43 7.92x57mm Mauser with ZF 4 scope

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