Gewehr 33/40

Gewehr 33/40, caliber 7.92x57mm. Originally a Czech weapon, the Karabina vz. 16/33 or vz.33. After the German take-over of Czechoslovakia in 1938 and 1939, the vz.33 was kept in production for the German Army and in late 1939 and early 1940 some production changes were made to produce the Gew 33/40. Various changes were made to reduce weight and a metal plate was added to the right of the butt for use of Gebirgstruppen, who could then use the carbine as an aid when climbing mountains. Most Gew. 33/40s were issued to Gebirgstruppen, but it was also used by the Fallschirmjäger and glider troops. Like most carbines using a normal-power round, the Gew 33/40 had a powerful recoil and produced a great deal of muzzle flash.

In "Michael Gaißmair" (=our unit) Gewehr 33/40 is allowed for all enlisted men in all scenarios.

Film clip below shows our group member test-firing Gew33/40

 

 

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