I also have a sneeking suspicion that the StG44 was the basis for the
infamous AK47.... at least they look very similar....
Nils
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Weasel Fierce [SMTP:septimus__at_...]
> Sent: 4. september 2000 13:16
> To: netepic_at_egroups.com
> Subject: RE: [NetEpic ML] Epic WW1
>
>
> >Didn't the StG44 stay in service with East-German border police until
> >almost
> >the fall of the Berlin wall????
>
> i think so. It wasnt a bad weapon at all. One of the first to fire lower
> velocity ammunition at a high rate. (I know the M2 carbine did too)
>
> Also, the FG 42 formed the basis for the american M60.
>
> And if you dont believe me try to compare pic's of 'em.
>
> i read somewhere that the americans tried to copy the MG42 and rechamber
> it
> for their own Cal .30 ammo, hoever, due to a small miscalculation on the
> lenght of the german ammunition the gun did not work and they kept their
> brownings.
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