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These guns and pistols were used in the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Walther P 38
Mauser Kar 98
Springfield '03 Rifle
Garand Rifle
Gewehr 43 Semiautomatic Rifle
M1 Carbine
Colt .45 model 1911
Operation Semiautomatic
Caliber .45(11.4 mm)
Muzzle velocity 253 mps(830 fps)
Capacity 7-round detachable box magazine
Weight 1.1 kg(2.43 lbs)
Overall length 21.9 cm(8.62 in.)
Effective range 30 m(32 yds)
Walther P 38
Operation Semiautomatic
Caliber 9-mm Parabellum (.354 in.)
Muzzle velocity 350 mps(1,149 fps)
Capacity 8-round magazine
Weight 0.96 kg(2 lbs.)
Overall length 21.3 cm(8.25 in.)
Effective range 30 m(32 yds)
Mauser Kar 98
Operation Manual, bolt-action
Caliber 7.92 mm(.31 in.)
Muzzle velocity 745 mps(2,445 fps)
Capacity 5-round magazine
Weight 3.9 kg(8.5 lbs)
Overall length 111 cm(43.75 in.)
Effective range 550 m(600 yds)
Springfield '03 Rifle
Operation Manual, bolt-action
Caliber .30 (7.62 mm)
Muzzle velocity 853 mps(2,800 fps)
Capacity 5-round internal magazine
Weight 4.2 kg(9.38 lbs) M1903A4 sniper model with scope
Overall length 110.5 cm(43.5 in.)
Range 550 m(600 yds)
Garand Rifle
Operation Semiautomatic
Caliber .30 (7.62 mm)
Muzzle velocity 853 mps(2,800 fps)
Capacity 8-shot clip
Weight 4.3 kg(9.5 lbs)
Overall length 110.7 cm (43.6 in.)
Effective range 550 m(600 yds)
Gewehr 43 Semiautomatic Rifle
Operation Semiautomatic
Caliber 7.92 mm(.31 in.)
Muzzle velocity 745 mps(2,445 fps)
Capacity two 5-round magazines
Weight 4.55 kg(10 lbs)
Overall length 114.3 cm(45 in.)
Effective range 550 m(600 yds)
M1 Carbine
Operation M1 & M1A1; semiautomatic; M2; selective fire(fully and semiautomatic)
Caliber .30(7.62 mm)
Muzzle velocity 600 mps(1.970 fps)
Capacity 15- and 30-round detachable box magazines
Weight 2.3 kg(5 lbs)
Overall length 90.4 cm(35.6 in.)
Effective range 75 m(83 yds.)
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