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  AR15.COM :: Weapon Library :: Sturmgewehr 44
The Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44 and Sturmgewehr 44 (MP43, MP44 and StG44 respectively) were names for a light automatic rifle developed for Germany during World War II as part of the Maschinenkarabiner (machine carbine) program, and developed from the Mkb 42(H).
The last, the StG44, was called Sturmgewehr (assault rifle).
It combined the traits of submachine guns and automatic rifles.
www.ar15.com /weaponLibrary/index.html?wc=9&w=25   (383 words)

  
  Sturmgewehr 44
The German weapons were the best that its accomplished scientific and military minds could devise and which the country’s economy could produce.
One of the finest examples of success is the Sturmgewehr 44 - StG44 assault rifle.
The Sturmgewehr was, at first, distributed almost exclusivly to the German elite forces.
www.efour4ever.com /stg44.htm   (578 words)

  
  Sturmgewehr 44 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44 and Sturmgewehr 44 (MP43, MP44 and StG44, respectively) were selective-fire automatic rifles developed in Nazi Germany during World War II as part of the Maschinenkarabiner (machine carbine) program.
The Sturmgewehr 44 and its predecessors were developed in Nazi Germany in the early stages of the Second World War.
As for the Sturmgewehr itself, it remained in use with the East German Nationale Volksarmee until it was eventually replaced with variants of the AK-47 assault rifle.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sturmgewehr_44   (2404 words)

  
 Assault Rifle - Gunpedia
The term assault rifle is a translation of the German word Sturmgewehr meaning "Storm Rifle", (Storm used as a verb being synonymous with assault, as in "to storm the compound").
Sturmgewehr was coined by Adolf Hitler to describe the MP44, the firearm generally considered the first practical widely-used assault rifle.
The newly renamed Sturmgewehr 44 or StG44 is the effective progenitor of the concept.
guns.wikia.com /wiki/Assault_rifle   (3551 words)

  
 Sturmgewehr StG 44 Assault Rifle
The Sturmgewehr 44 Assault Rifle in one of its most famous photographs.
Generally regarded as the 'Father of Assault Rifles' the Sturmgewehr 44 was based on the previously developed Maschinenpistole MP 43.
It is said that Hitler himself added the name of 'Sturmgewehr', or assault rifle, to the title of the weapon after being impressed by it.
www.secondworldwarhistory.com /stg44.asp   (593 words)

  
 Blogwiese » Blog Archive » Wo sollte das Schweizer Sturmgewehr aufbewahrt werden? — Neue Ideen für ...
Weltkrieg liebevoll eingefettet aufbewahren, ebenso wie den Karabiner und das Sturmgewehr der nachfolgenden Generationen.
Bei uns daheim in Ö bei den Eltern gibt es auch allerlei: von der Pistole, Revolver bis zu den Gewehren (für Forst- und Jagdgebrauch) und dem alten Sturmgewehr aus grauer deutscher Vorzeit (ist nicht mehr einsatzfähig).
Da bin ich wieder mit der Geschichte der 82 gestohlenen Sturmgewehre.
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 Machine Carbine Promoted: MP43 Is Now Assault Rifle StG44, WWII Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 57, April 1945 (Lone ...
In any event, the introduction of the title Sturmgewehr, together with the accompanying blast of propaganda concerning the weapon, is but another example of German efforts to exploit the propaganda value inherent in weapons with impressive-sounding titles, such as Panzer, Tiger, Panther, and Flak 88.
The true history of this weapon is that, as a result of their combat experiences earlier in the war, the Germans rather tardily decided that they needed a weapon representing a compromise between the submachine gun (or machine pistol) and the rifle.
With an indicated muzzle velocity of approximately 2,250 feet per second and a boat-tail bullet, accuracy of the Sturmgewehr is excellent for a weapon of its type.
www.lonesentry.com /articles/ttt07/stg44-assault-rifle.html   (1248 words)

  
 Technology & Weapons: Sturmgewehr 44
The MP 43/1 appeared late in 1943 and differed from the MP 43 only in its provision for the installation of a grenade-launcher cup at the muzzle.
In 1944 the designation was changed to MP 44 for no apparent reason, although some MP 44 weapons had provision for a telescopic sight, and the definitive designation adopted late in 1944 was Sturmgewehr 44 or StG 44, an appellation selected for political rather than military reasons.
The weapons of the MP 43 family were very effective, and may in fact be regarded as the first truly successful assault rifles that in many ways paved the way for assault rifle development after World War II.
www.germanwarmachine.com /weapons/smallarms/sturmgewehr44.htm   (237 words)

  
 Schulschießerei: 13-Jähriger feuert mit Sturmgewehr - Panorama - SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten
Schon wieder Angst und Schrecken an einer Schule in den USA: Ein 13-Jähriger hat seine Mitschüler und Lehrer in einer Schule in Missouri mit einem Sturmgewehr bedroht.
Joplin - Der 13-Jährige feuerte in der Schule mit 700 Schülern mit einem Sturmgewehr wild in die Luft.
Stilvoll leben, Fashion- Fallen vermeiden, Geschmack entfalten: SPON- Redakteur Werner Theurich sagt, wie's geht, gibt Tipps und setzt Akzente.
www.spiegel.de /panorama/justiz/0,1518,441669,00.html   (447 words)

  
 Infantry Small Arms Infanteriewaffen Sturmgewehr
The Sturmgewehr 44 made history as the first real assault rifle; in fact, the term "assault rifle" itself is a literal translation of this weapon's 
The story of the Sturmgewehr is that of the late success of an ingenious and right idea that prevailed despite all efforts to stop it.
The Sturmgewehr 44 could also be fitted with ZF 1229 Vampir, an infra-red night sighting device.
www.geocities.com /Augusta/8172/panzerfaust7.htm   (3398 words)

  
 Sturmgewehr 44 - Gunpedia
The SturmGewehr 44 (Also known as the MachinenPistole 43 and MachinenPistole 44) was German select-fire assault rifle produced during the last years of World War 2.
There is no clear indication, why exactly Hitler was aversed to this design, as of now, as the gun was potent, especially by those times.
44 but this is false claim as Kalashnikov stated that he never seen nor SturmGewehr 44, nor it`s schematics (as well as never examined M1 Garand) when designing the AK-47.
guns.wikia.com /wiki/Sturmgewehr_44   (356 words)

  
 Collector Grade Publications - Bookshelf #8 - Gun Books - Swedish Mausers, Swedish K98Ks, Great Remington 8, ...
Its acceptance and fielding thus proved to be a long, tortuous and never-fully-completed process, and, as a measure of the complexity of the story, in all of German small arms history, no weapon was renamed so often within such a short period of time.
Its ultimate name, Sturmgewehr 44, was belatedly bestowed in October 1944 by Hitler himself after his early failures to appreciate the advantages of the assault rifle had delayed the programme for a full year, and by the time he changed his mind, a general rearming was out of the question.
Nevertheless, the Sturmgewehr was by far the most important and influential small arm and cartridge of World War II.
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 Das Sturmgewehr bleibt zu Hause ( NZZ Online)
Auch ein moderaterer SP-Antrag, nach dem aktive Schützen nach ihrem Ausscheiden aus der Armee die persönliche Waffe in einer zivilen Ausführung zu Marktpreisen kaufen könnten, wurde abgelehnt.
Vorausgegangen war eine engagierte Debatte, in der vor allem Vertreter der Linken auch auf den jüngsten Fall vom Mittwoch in Chur verwiesen, bei dem ein Mann seine Freundin mit dem Sturmgewehr erschossen hatte.
Ausserdem zogen sie Studien heran, die belegen, dass die leichte Verfügbarkeit von Waffen ein Risikofaktor für Suizide und Tötungsdelikte ist.
www.nzz.ch /2007/03/22/il/newzzEZLHCAD4-12.html   (674 words)

  
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 FREE MARKET FAIRY TALES: Sturmgewehr 44
when we talk about assault rifles, the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) or Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44 (MP43 and MP44, respectively) is generally considered to be where it all started.
To minimize logistical problems, the Mauser 7.92 mm rifle cartridge was used as the basis for the final 7.92 mm Kurz intermediate round, which also utilized an aerodynamic spitzer rifle bullet design.
When Hitler saw the new battle rifle demonstrated, he gave it a better name: SturmGewehr 44 (Assault Rifle 44), thus providing future generations of gun-fearing wussies with a cool name with which to frighten the ignorant and the gullible.
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 Wolfenstein Weapons and Realism Add-on.:.
The Sturmgewehr 44 made history as the first real assault rifle; in fact, the term "assault rifle" itself is a literal translation of this weapon's designation.
Most of these attempts failed, because the conservative authorities did not like the idea or mostly because these early weapons tried to use the regular powerful rifle ammunition.
In December of that same year the weapon was given the suggestive name Sturmgewehr or Sturmgewehr 44, abbreviated StG 44 or StGw 44.
www.planetwolfenstein.com /warm/Weapons/Axis/stg44.asp   (587 words)

  
 MP-44 STURMGEWEHR ASSAULT RIFLE weapons guns rifles 20th Century Replica Assault Rifles and Sub Machine Guns
MP-44 STURMGEWEHR ASSAULT RIFLE weapons guns rifles 20th Century Replica Assault Rifles and Sub Machine Guns
The STURMGEWEHR was the first successful assault rifle developed to fire intermediate cartridges and was introduced during WWII.
This revolutionary design served as the inspiration for the most popular gun design in history - the AK 47.
www.gunsandswords.com /mp44sturmgewehrassaultrifle01700.html   (155 words)

  
 Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) or Maschinenpistole 44 (MP 44)
The curved barrel had the same approximate lifespan as the MP 43 and MP 44 itself.
All contents written by Christian Ankerstjerne unless stated otherwise
www.panzerworld.net /sturmgewehr44.html   (156 words)

  
 MP44 max 3dm dwg dxf by VitaliyM - royalty free 3d models and textures
MP44Maschinenpistole 44 StG44 (Sturmgewehr 44) Mkb 42(H) Machine carbine.
MP44(Maschinenpistole 44), StG44 (Sturmgewehr 44),Mkb 42(H) (Machine carbine) WWII first assault rifle.
All parts of the guns were built as separate objects.
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 The Assault Group :: World War II :: Germans :: German infantry with Sturmgewehr 44 with mixed headwear
The Assault Group :: World War II :: Germans :: German infantry with Sturmgewehr 44 with mixed headwear
German infantry with Sturmgewehr 44 with mixed headwear #751
German infantry with Sturmgewehr 44 with mixed headwear
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 World War II Guns - Articles
This would not last long as eventually, due to the glowing combat reports and numerous requests for MP43/MP44 from field commanders, the MP43/44 rifles could not be kept hidden anymore and subsequently the program received high priority status.
The MP44 was then renamed as Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) on late 1944 by Hitler himself.
Although some, very limited, numbers of StG 44s were present in France when Operation Overlord began on June 6th, 1944 the MP43, MP44 and StG 44 were mostly used in the Eastern Front until the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
www.wwiiguns.com /display_articles.php?id=12   (1104 words)

  
 MP 44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle :: Replica Assault Rifles :: Replica Gun Store :: 9Stores.com
MP 44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle - A True classic.
The first successful World War ll assault rifle developed to fire intermediate cartridges.
It looks feels, weighs and operates just like the original, but cannot be converted to fire real ammo.Length:36.5".
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 Heckler & Koch G36: Sturmgewehr for the New Millenium - Associated Content
Heckler & Koch G36: Sturmgewehr for the New Millenium - Associated Content
Heckler & Koch G36: Sturmgewehr for the New Millenium
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 How to field stripp the MP44 and the Sturmgewehr StG44.
How to field stripp the MP44 and the Sturmgewehr StG44.
To reassemble, carry out in reverse the steps outlined above.
D1854/3 - Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44); Gebrauchsanleitung vom 3.6.44; December 1944.
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 SturmGewehr Model 1944 AKA MaschinePistole 44 Version 2.0: A LEGO® creation by Joe M AKA Mc Bob at SSLF : ...
SturmGewehr Model 1944 AKA MaschinePistole 44 Version 2.0: A LEGO® creation by Joe M AKA Mc Bob at SSLF : MOCpages.com
SturmGewehr Model 1944 AKA MaschinePistole 44 Version 2.0
MOCpages is an unofficial, fan-created web service that is not sponsored by The LEGO Group of companies.
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 MP44.nl - German Uniforms and Equipment - Sturmgewehr 44
MP44.nl - German Uniforms and Equipment - Sturmgewehr 44
Sturmgewehr 44) has allways been my favourite weapon and a dream to own...
I've been looking for it for quite a time, until that day that I went to get me some ammo for my 98k and there she was........
www.mp44.nl /weapons/mp44.htm   (110 words)

  
 WWII Guns - MP44 / Sturmgewehr 44 (Stg44) [Airsoft Blowback]
Due to the glowing combat reports and numerous requests for the MP43/MP44 from field commanders, Hitler changed his mind in late 1943, and subsequently, the program received high priority status.
Hitler then named the MP44 the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44), apparently by his instinct!
The MP43, MP44 and StG44 mostly were used in the Eastern Front until the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.
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