Carl Walther GmbH · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1943
| Weight (empty) | 4400 g (155.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1115 mm (43.90") |
| Barrel Length | 546 mm (21.50") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 746 m/s (2448 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3560 J (2626 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
The Gewehr 43 sniper variant was the primary German semi-automatic sniper rifle of the later stages of World War II, fitted with the ZF 4 (Zielfernrohr 4) 4x magnification telescopic sight. Designed by Walther and heavily influenced by the Soviet SVT-40's gas system, the G43 gave German designated marksmen a semi-automatic capability that the bolt-action K98k could not provide. Approximately 53,435 scoped sniper variants were produced out of a total of 402,713 G43/K43 rifles manufactured, servin...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Carl Walther GmbH