Gewehr 41
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This article is about the World War II era Gewehr 41 rifle. For the Heckler and Koch G41, see Heckler & Koch G41.
The Gewehr 41 English: Rifle 41, commonly known as the G41(W) or G41(M), denoting the manufacturer (Walther or Mauser), are two distinct and different battle rifles manufactured and used by Nazi Germany during World War II. They were largely superseded by the Gewehr 43, which was derived from the G41(W), but with an improved gas system and other detail changes.
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Gewehr 41 | |
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Type | Battle rifle |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 1941–1945 |
Used by | Nazi Germany |
Wars | World War II |
Production history | |
Designed | 1941 |
No. built | up to 145,000 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.9 kg (11 lb) |
Length | 1,140 mm (45 in) |
Barrel length | 546 mm (21.5 in) |
Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
Action | Gas-operated, gas trap/ bolt action (G41(M)) |
Rate of fire | 20 to 30 rounds per minute |
Muzzle velocity | 776 m/s (2,546 ft/s)[1] |
Effective firing range | 400 m (440 yd) |
Feed system | 10-round non-detachable magazine |
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