Rifle, Self-Loading, Walther, 7. 92 Mm Gewehr 43
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Rifle, Self-Loading, Walther, 7. 92 Mm Gewehr 43
Gewehr Model 43 7. 92 mm self-loading rifle, 1943-1945 (c); used by the German Army in World War Two; gas operated and air cooled; cocking handle on left hand side of the rifle; crude manufacture (late war). Date: circa 1943
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1943 1945 Cocking Cooled Handle Loading Operated Rifle Gewehr
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This photograph captures the essence of the Gewehr Model 43 (Rifle Model 43), a self-loading weapon used by the German Army during World War Two. Manufactured in 1943-1945, this 7.92 mm rifle was a gas-operated and air-cooled design, featuring a cocking handle on the left-hand side. Due to the late stage of the war, the manufacture of this rifle was crude, as resources became increasingly scarce. The Gewehr Model 43 was a significant departure from the earlier bolt-action rifles used by the German military. Its self-loading mechanism allowed for faster firing rates, giving troops an advantage in certain situations. However, the design was not without its challenges. The rifle's gas system was prone to fouling, and the magazine capacity was relatively small compared to some of its contemporaries. Despite these limitations, the Gewehr Model 43 saw extensive use on the Eastern and Western Fronts during the final years of the war. Its adoption marked a shift towards more modern military technology, even if the execution was far from perfect. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of military innovation during a time of global conflict.
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