Gewehr 43

The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 (G43, K43, Gew 43, Kar 43), caliber 7.92x57mm was a German semi-automatic rifle developed from the G41(W) using a modified gas system somewhat similar to that of the Soviet Tokarev SVT40. The program for a semi-automatic infantry rifle resulted in two designs - the G41(M) and G41(W), from Mauser and Walther respectively. The Mauser design proved unreliable in combat when introduced in 1941 and only several thousand were made. The Walther design faired better in combat, but suffered from jamming if not kept clean and in extreme temperatures. In 1943 Walther introdued a new modified gas system with aspects of the G41(W) providing greatly improved performance. It was accepted and entered into service as the Gewehr 43, renamed Karabiner 43 in 1944, with production amounting to just over 400,000. The Gewehr 43 stayed in service with the Czechoslovak army for several years after the war.

In "Michael Gaißmair" the G43 is allowed for all enlisted men, just make sure you are not carrying it in early war scenario.

Click screens below to see our group member test-firing a G43.

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