This article is about the World War II era Gewehr 41 rifle. For the Heckler and Koch G41, see Heckler & Koch G41.
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Battle rifle
Gewehr 41
Gewehr 41-W (Walther version)
Type
Battle rifle
Place of origin
Germany
Service history
In service
1941–1945
Used by
Nazi Germany
Wars
World War II
Production history
Designed
1941
No. built
up to 145,000
Specifications
Mass
4.9 kg (11 lb)
Length
1,140 mm (45 in)
Barrel length
546 mm (21.5 in)
Cartridge
7.92×57mm Mauser
Action
Gas-operated, gas trap/ bolt action (G41(M))
Rate of fire
20 to 30 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity
776 m/s (2,546 ft/s)[1]
Effective firing range
400 m (440 yd)
Feed system
10-round non-detachable magazine
Gewehr 41-M (Mauser version) semi-automatic rifle
The Gewehr 41 English: Rifle 41, commonly known as the G41(W) or G41(M), denoting the manufacturer (Walther or Mauser), are two distinct and different battle rifles manufactured and used by Nazi Germany during World War II. They were largely superseded by the Gewehr 43, which was derived from the G41(W), but with an improved gas system and other detail changes.
^Chris Bishop (2002). The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II. Sterling Publishing Company. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-58663-762-0.
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