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The MP40 or Machine Pistol had a low rate of fire, was very light but also pact a heavy punch. This is what made it the primary gun for the Axis force in World War II.
It is closely compared with the Thompson or 'Tommy' Gun used for the allied forces. More information can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP40
The primary infantry rifle was the Mauser 8mm rifle.The MP40 was nothing like the US Thompson. Rate of fire was much higher for the German machine-pistol. Cartridge size was similar: 9mm Lugar vs .45 caliber Colt.
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∙ 12y agoSeveral. The K98 Mauser was the standard service rifle. Germany came up with the first true assault rifles with the FG-42 and MP-43/Stg. 44. Pistols included the Luger, Walther P-35, and FN-Browning P35 Hi Power. Machine guns included the MG13, MG34, and MG42 - the latter two being the first true General Purpose Machine Guns to see service.
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∙ 15y agoThe rifle was a kar 98k chamberd in 7.92x57. It is conciderd one of the best rifles in the would.
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∙ 12y agolots of rifles and light machine guns you can get a lot more info at a military museum...
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