Firearms of Germany used in World War II
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Nation: Germany |
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Adopted:1929 |
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Design: Walther |
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Caliber: 7.65mm |
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Capacity: 7 shot |
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Action: Automatic |
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Mfg. by: Walther |
PPK is for Pistole Polizie-Kriminale. A smaller lighter version of the PP it was designed for concealed carry. It is still manufactured today.
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Nation: Germany |
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Adopted:1908 |
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Design:Georg Luger |
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Caliber: 9mm |
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Capacity: 8 shot |
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Action: Automatic |
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Mfg. by: DWM; Mauser; Erfurt and Others |
The most recognized pistol in the world.
Adopted by Germany in 1908 it was the standard sidearm until 1938, and remained a favorite of many officers through WWII. This was also a prized souvenir for any American GI that could get his hands on one.
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Nation: Germany |
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Adopted:1935 |
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Design: Mauser |
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Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser |
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Capacity: 5 shot |
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Action: Bolt Action |
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Mfg. by: Mauser and numerous other makers |
Among the most successful and widely used military firearms of all time. For nearly 40 years this rifle was the “state-of-the-art” in military arms. The 98K was use by all branches of the German armed forces.
