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StG44 (Mfg by Sauer & Sohn)
German MP43/MP44/StG44 "Sturmgewehr"
(Mfg by Sauer & Sohn)

Caliber: ....................... 7.92mm Kurz
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 groove, 1:10 RH twist
Barrel Length: .............. 16.5 in, 419 mm
Overall Length: ............ 37.0 in, 940 mm
Weight: ....................... 11.5 lbs, 5.22 kg
Magazine Capacity: ....... 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: ................. 500-600 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: ............ 685 m/s (2,247 ft/s)
Qty Mfg: ...................... 425,977 (approximately)

Source: .... Sturmgewehr!-From Firepower to Striking Power by Hans-Dieter Handrich ISBN-13: 978-0889353565, Wikipedia, Historic Firearm of the Month, February 2000

Note: Pics kindly provided courtesy of and Jacques “Weimajack” Langevin.

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Full left side view, Sauer und Sohn manufactured StG44.

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Full right side view, Sauer und Sohn manufactured StG44.

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Sauer & Sohn phosphated StG44, not manufacturer's code 'ce' and WaA37.  Also note the sub-contractor's code 'COS' is partially visible.

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Sauer & Sohn phosphated StG44 markings.  Note that this ls a late-war phosphated gun dated 1945 and marked 'STG44'.

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Phosphated MP44 mag- left side markings.

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Phosphated MP44 mag right side markings, "qnw" and "WaA214".

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The typical kit pouch issued with the MP44, including magazine loader clip, spare extractor, spare firing pin and take-down tool.

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This photo demonstrates how the magazine loader clip was used with the standard charger clips.

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Another view of the charger clip inserted into the magazine loader clip.

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Another view of the issue accessory pouch and contents.

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Original issue MP44 Magazine pouch set.
(Pic courtesy of Claus Espeholt)


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Original issue MP44 Magazine pouch set, rear view.
(Pic courtesy of Claus Espeholt)


   
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