Luger Pistol (P) 08

The Luger P08 pistol is a semi-automatic, toggle-lock sidearm originating in Germany in the early 20th century, and used as a primary weapon in both the Great War and WWII. It is fed by a standard 8-round magazine. The P08, along with a variety of other sidearms, is authorized for use as a personal defense weapon for NCO's, Medics, MP's and Snipers.

Ammunition:7.65x22mm Parabellum or 9x19mm Parabellum
Effective Range: ~ 50m

Walther Pistole (P) 38

The Walther P38 pistol was designed to replace the Luger P08, whose manufacture became too costly with the prospect of the country at war. The P38 was one of the first to feature the double action trigger, in which the trigger acted to both prime and release the hammer. Their quality was above many arms produced for military usage, and only saw a slight decline in finish throughout the turbulent wartime period. Variants of the P38 continue in use through modern times.

Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
Effective Range: 25-50m

STEYR-MANNLICHER M1895

The Steyr M95 rifle was designed in the late 1800's and employed for use by Austro-Hungarian forces throughout the Great War. Its use in WWII was primarily in reserve and second-line units, though it was fairly common still in this role. The Steyr rifles were noted for having a straight-pull bolt-action feature, as opposed to the rotating mechanism more commonly found in similar weapons. The Steyrs were powerful and accurate, with high fire rate due to their bolt construction, but required a high degree of maintenance and upkeep, as their extractors were notoriously prone to breakage.<

Ammunition: 8x56mmR
Effective Range: 275m

MAUSER KARABINER 98 KURZ (K98)

The K98 rifle is the standard issue weapon used in the SS. This model went into production in 1934, and continued in use throughout the end of the war - over 14 million were manufactured. The K98 features a 5 round internal magazine fed through stripper clips, and a v-shaped site ranging from 100m to 2000m. Though somewhat heavier and slower to operate than their Allied rifle counterparts, K98s were still respected for their velocity and accuracy.

Ammunition: 7.92x57mm IS
Effective Range: ~500m

GEWEHR (Gew) 98

The Gew98 was the standard issue German bolt-action rifle that predated the K98, and was in service primarily between 1898 and 1935. Longer than the K98 used in WWII, this rifle was also heavier and somewhat slower to fire. It did, however, feature the first utilization of the patented Mauser bolt-action design, one that is still arguably the best of its class. Some Gew98’s did see action in the Second World War, though many were converted to the specs of their descendants.

Ammunition: 7.92x57mm IS
Effective Range: 500 - 800m<

GEWEHR (G)/KARABINER (K) 43

The G43 rifle was Germany’s delayed semi-automatic counter to the superior firepower of the Allied forces, designed to use the same caliber round as the common Mauser Karabiner. It featured a lightweight stamped construction, and 10-round box magazine to speed reloading time over earlier test models. Though initially designed for use with rifle grenades, tests were unsuccessful and this feature was dropped. The G43 was, however, a designated accepted sniper rifle if used with scope. The G43 was also known as the Karabiner 43; the only difference between the two designations being the letter stamped on the side of the rifle.

Ammunition: 7.92x57mm IS
Effective Range: 500m

PISTOLET PULEMYOT SUDAYEVA (PPS) 43

The PPS43 is a Russian-captured weapon, which would have seen use by SS soldaten mostly as a pick-up piece on the Eastern Front. It is a submachine gun based on the earlier Russian PPSh-41, with an all-stamped metal construction implemented to save both costs and time. This weapon has an automatic blowback open bolt, with an external lever-style safety mechanism. The PPS43 is fed by a 35-round detachable box magazine, and also features a folding stock on the rear of the weapon. PPS's were used in the Soviet Union and Poland, and saw a little exporting and modification in the decade following the war.

Ammunition: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Effective Range: 100-200m

PISTOLET PULEMYOT SHPAGINA (PPSh) 41

Designed in 1941, the PPSh41 was another in the wartime trend of quickly manufactured weapons that could be expeditiously and cheaply produced. In spite of the economy in its design, it was favored for being a largely reliable and deadly weapon, especially at close quarters, with minor drawbacks. The PPSh was fed by a 71-round drum magaazine or a 35-round box magazine, and could fire up to 900 rounds per minute. German soldiers used this weapon rather often, as either a conversion or straight capture on the Ost Front. Numerous examples were converted to accept the MP40 magazine; the weapon being re-chambered to 9mm. This weapon is still seen in use today.

Ammunition: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Effective Range: 200 - 300m

SUOMI KP/-31 (fi)

The Suomi-konepistooli 31 is a submachine gun designed in 1921 and put into manufacture a decade later in Finland. The KP/-31 is one of the most sucessful submachine guns made during the war, and continued in use until the late 1990's; its lone standout shortcoming was its high production cost. During WWII, Germany ordered over 3,000 of these weapons for use by its forces, and the Russians in fact copied many of its design elements for its own PPSh-41. The KP/-31 is fed with a lower-capacity box magazine, or 72-round drum magazine, and can fire upwards of 900 rounds per minute.

Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
Effective Range: 200m

MASCHINENPISTOLE (MP) 34(ö)

The MP34 is a submachine gun manufactured by the Steyr corporation in Austria, based on a German design prohibited from manufacture in the country due to the Versailles treaty. Following the Anschluss, German forces acquired the Austrian stock of MP34s and their earlier counterpart, the MP30, and both saw use in Wehrmacht and SS forces. It is selective-fire, offering the user a choice between single-shot and fully automatic. These weapons are fed by a 32 or 20 round box magazine, which is inserted on the left hand side of the piece. The MP34 is often referred to as the Rolls Royce of SMG's due to its extremely high standard (and therefore manufacturing cost) of finish and materials.

Ammunition: 9x23mm Steyr (original), converted to 9x19mm Luger Parabellum
Effective Range: 150 - 250 m

MASCHINENPISTOLE (MP) 40

The MP40 was one of the first submachine guns designed with quick manufacture in mind, consisting of primarily stamped components. It was lightweight and accurate, a desired piece for soldiers fighting both sides of the war. The MP40 utilized a 32 round straight box magazine and a foldable metal stock. Though the MP40 only had full automatic capabilities (expending 500 rounds per minute), experienced operators could use the weapon for single shots.

Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
Effective Range: 100m

STURMGEWEHR (StG) 44

The StG 44 (aka "MP44") was one of the first manufactured assault rifles, combining elements from the carbine, submachine gun, and automatic rifle. Though this weapon has slightly less range than comparable period weapons, it was designed for maximum power, accuracy, and controllability for its intended close-quarters assault purposes. Despite criticism for its weight and temperament, the StG44 was a major influence on the operation and design of later weaponry, most notably the AK47.

Ammunition: 7.92x33mm Kurz
Effective Range: 300m

ZB-30

The ZB-30 is a variant on the Czech ZB-26, a light machine gun developed in the early 1920's. The weapon class was adopted for use by German forces shortly after the invasion of the Czech region, and was used by both the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS throughout the war. The ZB class weapon is gas powered, and fed by a 20-round box magazine.

Ammunition:7.92x57mm IS
Effective Range: 1,000m

MASCHINENGEWEHR (MG) 34

The MG34 was Germany's first general purpose machine gun, issued to troops starting in 1935. Similar to the later-model MG42, it operated in a light machine gun role with the attached bipod, or could be mounted to the Lafayette Tripod Mount for a role as a heavy machine gun. It was the primary machine gun used throught the 1930's, though its numbers were supplemented by the MG42 upon that gun's introduction. It remained throughout the war the primary weapon for tanks as an anti-infantry weapon. The MG34 was capable of firing 800-900 rounds per minute.

Ammunition: 7.92x57mm Mauser
Effective Range: 1000m

MASCHINENGEWEHR (MG) 42

The MG 42 was introduced as the new universal machine gun, developed for ease of construction and use. It was adaptable for fire with a standard bipod, specially designed tripod, and vehicle and armor-mounts. The MG 42 showcased a short recoil and extremely high rate of fire, though the excessive round consumption did bring concerns about accuracy. The MG 42 was known by Allied troops as Hitler’s Saw due to the sound it made while firing, resembling that of an electrical saw. Like most mid-power machine guns, the 42 is belt fed ammunition.

Ammunition: 7.92x57mm IS
Effective Range: 1000m

5cm LEICHTER GRANATENWERFER 36

The 5cm mortar was originally designed in 1934 and initially put into use two years later. It was intended for use as a platoon mortar with one used in each squad. The initially designed telescoping site was discontinued due to complexity, while the weapon itself fell out of manufacture in the early 1940's when it was seen as providing too small an impact. They still remained popular due to their underlying effectiveness and ability to be transported by two people, and were seen in use through the end of the war.

Ammunition: 50mm Shell, 0.9 kG TNT filled
Effective Range: 50-510m

8cm GRANATENWERFER (fi)

The 81mm mortar was the standard medium Infantry mortar used by Germany in WWII. The featured a three-part design, including the barrel, bipod, and baseplate, which broke down for easier transport. This class of mortar was respected and desired for its effectiveness and speed of fire, and was therefore in use throughout the duration of the war.

Ammunition: 81.4mm Shell
Effective Range: 2,400m maximum