The StG 44 (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44, "assault rifle 44") [a] is a German assault rifle developed during World War II by Hugo Schmeisser. It is also known by its early designations …

The Krummlauf (English: "curved barrel") is a bent barrel attachment for the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) rifle developed by Germany in World War II. The curved barrel included a periscope …

Apr 7, 2025 · Before the STG-44, infantry rifles were either long-range bolt-action beasts like the 1903 Springfield and Karabiner 98k or short-range submachine guns like the Thompson and …

Jan 14, 2020 · During World War II, the beleaguered German Army fielded a revolutionary new infantry weapon designed to make the German soldier the most powerful on the battlefield. …

Nov 7, 2024 · We take a deep dive into the history, function and legacy of the StG 44, the progenitor of the modern combat rifle. Thanks to the mainstream media, many people falsely …

The StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) was a revolutionary firearm developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. It is widely regarded as the first true assault rifle, setting the standard for modern …

Jul 9, 2024 · While U.S. Ordnance reviews may not have thought much of the MP 43/MP 44/StG 44, the GIs in Western Europe were happy to capture and study them.

The StG 45(M) (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 45, "Assault Rifle 45") sometimes referred to as the MP 45(M), was a prototype assault rifle developed by Mauser for the Wehrmacht at the end of …

Aug 18, 2020 · The gun was widely used by the East Germans immediately after the war and has subsequently been found in Africa, the Middle East and Vietnam. In 2012, Syrian rebels …

Sep 20, 2023 · The StG44 is an interesting gun to shoot and truly an iconic piece of history. Our M4s and AK47s, among other “assault weapons” that we enjoy shooting today and keep to …