Gewehr 43
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The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 is a 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Germany during World War II. The design was based on that of the earlier G41 but incorporated an improved short-stroke piston gas system similar to that... Wikipedia
Caliber: 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber
Action: Gas-operated short-stroke piston, flapper locking
Designed: 1943
Effective firing range: 500 m, 800 m with scope
Feed system: 10-round detachable box magazine or 5-round stripper clips
In service: 1943–1945
Length: 1,115 mm (43.9 in)