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Strike Witches
Strike Witches is a mixed-media project originally created by Humikane Shimada via a series of magazine illustration columns. It was later adapted into two light novel series, two manga series, an anime OVA, and a televised anime series. The story revolves around teenage girls who are essentially moe anthropomorphizations of military planes. The OVA preview episode was released on January 1, 2007. The televised anime series later premiered on July 3, 2008, concluding September 18. Official confirmation of a second season of the anime was announced on February 27, 2009.
The following guns can be seen in the anime Strike Witches:
STEN
Sten Mk. II submachine guns are used by British troops who replace the Strike Witches with the Warlock unit. They use shoulder straps pulled tight rather than the stock, presumably to allow better accuracy when hip-fired.
Walther PPK/S
A Walther PPK is issued to Miyafuji when she first arrives in Britannia. She refuses it, however, stating a dislike for firearms. Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke carries one on her person, and is notably seen using it to threaten Sakamoto. It can be assumed that most, if not all, of the witches were issued a PPK upon their arrival at the base.
MG42
The MG42 is carried by most members of the 501st JFW. Due to her strength ability, Gertrud Barkhorn prefers using two MG-42s at once, often with devastating effect. Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen prefers the MG-42 to her heavier Suomi M1931, and Minna likes the "balance of power and stability." Erica prefers it to her MP40 sidearm because "it shoots fast and rarely stops working." All Strike Witches MG-42s are equipped with double-drum magazines.
BREN
A Bren gun is carried by Perrine Clostermann. She states that she would prefer to use a Chatellerault M1924/29, but is unable to obtain one. Instead, she uses the BREN, which is similar to the Chatellerault in many aspects but is presumably easier to obtain in Britannia.
Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
Carried by Lynette Bishop in her role as the squad's designated marksman. While she uses a Boys Mk. I, she has switched the muzzle brake to that of a Mk. II, which according to her makes it easier to use.
Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR)
A Browning Automatic Rifle is carried by Charlotte Yeager. Shirley actually dislikes the gun for the most part, citing the relatively small ammo capacity, even with the custom 40 round magazines she uses. She also dislikes the fixed barrel, which she can't replace if the gun overheats (though she admits somewhat sarcastically that this is unlikely due to the ammo capacity.) The one aspect Shirley does like about the BAR is it's durability, stating it can be used even if one doesn't take much care of it.
M1919A6
A Browning M1919 A6 is carried by Francesca Lucchini. It was given to her by Shirley after she misplaced the Italian weapons she brought to Britannia with her. Francesca states that she likes the gun because of the high rate of fire, durability, and high ammo capacity.
Type 99-1 Cannon
The Japanese Type 99-1 cannon in flexible mount configuration is used by both Sakamoto Mio and Yoshika Miyafuji. It has been modified to utilize a conventional pistol grip more suitable for dismounted use.
Fliegerhammer (modified Fliegerfaust)
Carried by Sanya V. Litvyak. It is based on the design of a Fliegerfaust, albeit with a much higher capacity. Sanya is able to channel her magic into the weapon, thereby making the rockets more powerful. The Fliegerhammer is also capable of something resembling automatic fire, in that the operator can fire one rocket after another simply by holding down the trigger.
[1] Wikipedia page for the real life Fliegerfaust, similar to Sanya's Fliegerhammer.
Nambu Type 14
A Nambu Type 14 Pistol is used in Season 2 Episode 2 by Mio's assistant to help her test the abilities of her shield.
