Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

When did Germany introduce it, or was it too late in the war for mass dispersal?

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

The Germans introduced the Sturmgewehr 44 (7.92 x 33 Kurz caliber) in the latter part of WWII, Tom. It was based on the previously developed Maschinenpistole MP 43. Hitler initially opposed the development of the rifle, but the military continued development of it secretly. It is considered the precursor to all other assault rifles and heavily influenced the development of the later Russian AK47. Like so many excellent German weapons designs, it was too little, too late. By the time it was introduced, Germany was unable to manufacture it in sufficient quantity for it to make much of a difference.

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

Did any find their way into the hands of collectors?

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

I'm sure there are some, certainly a few in museums. They were never legal here in the US and sold as surplus because of the full automatic capability. Ammo for them would be very difficult to obtain today.

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

Thanks for the info Pistol:D

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

PRVI makes 'em.
http://www.grafs.com/ammo/242

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You can buy de-act ones here in the UK.........................:(sad end for a great gun. The last one I saw was about £2000./$3200:eek:

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

I have seen them still being used about 30 years ago by some African countries. Soon replaced by AKs.

And you know Charlie, is it a sad end? The alternative is being turned into scrap, they are obsolete after all. Through de activation they can remain in the hands of collectors who will enjoy and appreciate them for many years.

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Yes better than scrap, but would be nice to get my hands on a working one. (The boys in Hereford may have one in their little collection....mmmm:rolleyes:)

Re: Question regarding WW2 assault rifle
 

The French Foreign Legion had been using them; still in the armory I'd expect.

As far as ammo: 12.99 box/20

http://www.grafs.com/product/246020

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If you need ammo for it go here http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=18|830|861