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M1895 Mannlicher Rifle

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

  8-mm M1895 Mannlicher Rifle (8-mm ÖSTERREICHISCHES REPETIER-GEWEHR M95)  This weapon, the most widely used of all the Mannlicher rifles, was the standard Austro-Hungarian rifle of World War I, and huge quantities were surrendered to Italy under provisions of the Peace … Continue reading →

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Sturmgewehr 44 Assault Rifle

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following report on the German StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) assault rifle was published in Foreign Military Weapons and Equipment, Vol. III, Infantry Weapons, Pamphlet No. 30-7-4, Department of the Army, 1954.   7.92-mm Submachine Gun MP-44 (STURMGEWEHR M44)  The … Continue reading →

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Soviet Infantry Weapons

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Soviet Infantry Weapons of WW2: BASIC RIFLE Basic rifle is the Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/1930, which fires a 7.62mm (.30 cal.) bullet. The gun takes a 5-round clip and weighs 9.9 pounds. Bayonet shown is the 4-fluted needle type with screwdriver … Continue reading →

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Gewehr 43

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following report on the German Gewehr 43 semi-automatic rifle was published in Foreign Military Weapons and Equipment, Vol. III, Infantry Weapons, Pamphlet No. 30-7-4, Department of the Army, 1954.   7.92-mm Model 43 Semi-Automatic Rifle (KARABINER 43 or GEWEHR 43)  … Continue reading →

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Firing Positions

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Firing Positions” from The Ordnance Soldier’s Guide, 3rd Edition, Ordnance Replacement Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground: Firing Positions SITTING POSITION: 1. Sit half-face to right of aim of fire. 2. Feet apart — heels dug in ground. 3. Body leaning … Continue reading →

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FG42 Automatic Rifle

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following report on the FG42 Automatic Rifle (Fallschirmjägergewehr 42) was published in Foreign Military Weapons and Equipment, Vol. III, Infantry Weapons, Pamphlet No. 30-7-4, Department of the Army, 1954.   7.92-mm M42 (FG42) Automatic Rifle (7.92-mm FALLSCHIRMJÄGERGEWEHR 42)  This … Continue reading →

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