StG 44 / MP44 Replica WW2 Assault Rifle by Denix

 

The StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) was also known as the MP44 and was arguably the world’s first successful assault rifle.

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It was designed by Hugo Schmeisser in 1942, with production commencing in 1943 and continuing until war's end in 1945.

 

Its features included a relatively short cartridge designed for optimal range and hitting power within a few hundred metres, controlled automatic fire and a compact and ergonomic design. 

 

It was used effectively by German soldiers, particularly on the Eastern front where it provided a more effective volume of fire to the units equipped with it.  Whilst its arrival late in the war may have been too late to offer Germany a great advantage across all of its forces, it strongly influenced later assault rifle designs across the world.  The AK47 in particular.

 

Its ground-breaking design combined the characteristics of carbine, submachine gun and automatic rifle.  Its name ‘Sturmgewehr’ (Assault Rifle) was supposedly chosen by Hitler for propaganda purposes. The English language translation ‘assault rifle’ remains to this day the designation for this style of infantry small arm.

 

The rifle was chambered for a 7.92 x 33 Kurz cartridge, the shorter cartridge designed to help achieve greater range and hitting power than an SMG, but less power than the K98 so as to achieve a trade-off for more stable automatic fire. Most engagements being at ranges less than 300 metres, this proved to be adequate.

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MAJOR STATISTICS OF THE WARTIME MP44 / StG44

 

Designed: 1942

 

Produced: 1943 - 1945

 

Cartridge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz (AKA 8mm Kurz)

 

Action: Gas operated long stroke piston, tilting bolt, selective fire

 

Rate of Fire: 500 – 600 rounds per minute

 

Muzzle Velocity: 685 m/s

 

Effective Firing Range: 300 m (semi-auto with aux sighted 600 m)

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Feed System: 30 round detachable box

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Weight: 4.6 kg

 

Length: 940 mm

 

Barrel Length: 420 mm

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The Denix Replica StG44 / MP44 is a faithful reproduction of this historic weapon being full size, full weight and with a working metal body and action and timber stock.  

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We are excited to be stocking a great range of Denix replica submachine guns and assault rifles starting in 2021.

 

Amongst the replica submachine guns and assault rifles made by Denix that we will be stocking are:

 

Replica MP40 SMG

 

Replica Thompson SMG

 

Replica PPSH SMG

 

Replica Sten Gun SMG

 

Replica M41 Grease Gun SMG

 

Replica AK47 Assault Rifle

 

Replica M16 Assault Rifle

 

Replica MP44 Assault Rifle

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NOTE: Images used of SMG and Assault Rifles until we have sales stock are of Denix guns that have been given aged and worn finishes for film and TV use. Stock guns will have a new black finish.  See our article on the site about how to age them well.

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