THE MOST FAMOUS WEAPONS USED DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

A number of weapons that had been developed during the First World War and even before the First World War were used in the Second World War, such as the Russian repeating rifle Mosin model 1891. Nevertheless, the Second World War also brought about the development of entirely new rifled weapons, with the aim of having more effective weapons than the enemy. However, the reason for the development of new weapons was also due to the fact that it was necessary to produce as simple weapons as possible from a technological point of view, which allowed their mass production, because huge numbers of soldiers needed huge quantities of weapons. Let's take a look together at which weapons were the most widely used in the US, Russian and German armies.

USA

The best known of the American short guns is undoubtedly the self-loading pistol COLT M1911. In its early days, it was exceptional and timeless, especially in its design and construction, which inspired other designers and gun manufacturers. It was calibrated for the .45 ACP ammunition with muzzle velocities up to approximately 250 m/s. The Model 1911 and its various variations and clones are still produced today by several gun manufacturers around the world. If you do not hold a firearms license, you can purchase a hearty non-functioning Denix replica or a replica in the form of a Umarex CO2 pistol.

American Thompson submachine guns became famous not only because of the war, but also because of the members of the American Mafia who used them greatly. They were also part of the armament of the American police. They were calibrated for the .45 ACP pistol ammunition with muzzle velocity up to about 280 m/s. Fans of these submachine guns will be pleased to see a non-functioning Denix replica or a replica in the form of a Umarex CO2 submachine gun.

The self-loading M1 Carbine made its debut during World War II in the invasion of Africa in 1942. Its main advantages were its ideal length, light weight and .30 (7.62 mm) caliber with muzzle velocities up to 600 m/s. The proof that it was a popular rifle is the fact that the US Army used it in armament until the late 1960s. A non-functional replica of this rifle is also offered by the Denix brand.

RUSSIA

The most famous Russian pistol used during World War II is undoubtedly the TT 33 Tokarev. This pistol gradually replaced the obsolete Nagant revolvers. Its design was somewhat inspired by the American COLT M1911 pistol. The TT 33 had a powerful 7.62 x 25 caliber with muzzle velocity up to 420 m/s. If you would like to have at least a replica of this interesting pistol, you may be pleased with a replica in the form of an airsoft gun.

A legend among Russian submachine guns is certainly the model PPSh 41 (Spagin). It was characterized by a wooden stock and a drum magazine. It was also calibrated for the 7.62 x 25 ammunition. It was later replaced by the simpler PPS 43 (Sudajev) submachine gun. For fans of this weapon, a very hearty non-functional Denix replica is available on the market.

The repeating rifle Mosin 1891 survived both World War I and World War II. During the Second World War it was gradually replaced by the Mosin 1938 and Mosin 1944 rifles. All of these versions were calibrated to the powerful 7.62 x 54R caliber with muzzle velocities up to 810 m/s. A successful replica of the Model 1891 is the airsoft rifle by B. O. Manufacture.

GERMANY

The German Walther P38 and Luger P08 self-loading pistols were distinctly different in design from today's modern pistols. Even then, however, they used the popular and widespread 9 x 19 (Luger) caliber. The range of non-functional replica guns of the Spanish brand Denix includes, of course, both the model P38 and the model P08.

The war submachine gun MP 40 is really chronically famous. Approximately one million units were produced between 1940 and 1945. It was distinguished in particular by its stylish design, folding stock and also by its modern 9 x 19 (Luger) caliber. Since it is truly a legend, replicas are produced in the form of non-functional replicas, airsoft guns, air guns and even expansion guns.

A well-known German repeating rifle used during World War II is the Mauser K98. The design of this rifle became a model for some manufacturers in the development of hunting repeating rifles. It used a very powerful bullet in cal. 7.92 x 57, which achieved muzzle velocities of up to 760 m/s. This caliber was also used in German machine guns and it is also used in hunting rifles today. For fans of this interesting rifle, a non-functioning Denix replica is available.