Gewehr 41
| Gewehr 41 | |
|---|---|
Gewehr 41-W (Walther version) | |
| Type | Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1941–1945 |
| Used by | See operators |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1941 |
| No. built | up to 120,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.9 kg (11 lb) |
| Length | 1,140 mm (45 in) |
| Barrel length | 546 mm (21.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Action | Gas-operated, gas trap/ bolt action (G41(M)) |
| Rate of fire | 20 to 30 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 776 m/s (2,546 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (440 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round non-detachable magazine |
The Gewehr 41 English: Rifle 41, commonly known as the G41(W) or G41(M), denoting the manufacturer (Walther/Mauser), are two distinct and different battle rifles manufactured and used by Germany during World War II. The Walther variant of the G41 was far more common and successful in German military service. They were largely superseded by the improved Gewehr 43, which was derived from the G41(W) although both rifles served concurrently until the end of the war.