From the Hickok45 Compound, an overview and range demo of the Gewehr 43 Rifle. The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 (G43, K43, Gew 43, Kar 43) is a 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Gewehr 43:
- Cartridge: 7.92×57mm Mauser
- Action: Gas-operated short-stroke piston, flapper-locked
- Muzzle Velocity: 746–776 m/s (2,448–2,546 ft/s)
- Effective Firing Range: 500 m, 800 m with scope
- Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine, stripper clip fed
- Sights: Iron sights, Zf42 optical crosshair sight
- Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
- Length: 1130 mm (44.5 in )
- Barrel Length: 550 mm (21.5 inches)