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| Gewehr 41 | |
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 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 |
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 They were largely superseded by the Gewehr 43, which was derived from the G41(W), but with an improved gas system and other detail changes.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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