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Gustloff Volkssturmgewehr
The Volkssturmgewehr 1-5 (or VG 1-5) was designed by Karl Barnitzke of the Gustloff-Werke during the final stages of World World II. It was a part of the Primitiv-Waffen-Programm, and was intended to provide a semi-automatic rifle to the Volksstrum- the militia raised to defend German cities from the allied forces. The rifle was hastily designed and constructed, and was meant to provide a crude but relatively cheap rifle that could be manufactured quickly and easily. The result was a gas-blowback operated rifle firing the 7.92×33mm Kurz, and utilizing Sturmgewehr 44 30 round magazines. The weapon featured fixed front and rear iron sights. The first production model was designated as the MP507. A second model, designated as MP508, added a forward grip.
Specifications
(1945)
- Type: Semi-Automatic Rifle
- Caliber: 7.92x33mm Kurz
- Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
- Length: 34.8 in (88.5 cm)
- Barrel Length: 14.9 in (37.8 cm)
- Feed System: 30-round detachable box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
The Gustloff Volkssturmgewehr and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Hope 2 | Volksgewehr 45 | 2007 | ||
| Fallout 4 | Radium Rifle | MP507 variant; customizable with several, mostly fictional mods | 2015 |