Sturmpistole
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The Sturmpistole ("assault-pistol") was an attempt by Germany during World War II to create a multi-purpose weapon which could be used by any infantryman. It consisted of a modified flare gun (Leuchtpistole) which could fire a variety of grenades, including a 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) shaped charge Panzerwurfkörper 42 which could penetrate 80 mm (3.1 in) of rolled homogeneous armor. The idea was not pursued wholeheartedly, and took second stage to the then current anti-tank rifles and later weapon developments, such as the Panzerfaust recoilless and Panzerschreck rocket.
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Sturmpistole | |
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Type | Flare gun |
Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
Service history | |
In service | World War II |
Used by | Germany |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) |
Length | Butt extended: 584 mm (23 in) Butt folded: 305 mm (12 in) |
Barrel length | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
Cartridge | Flare Smoke Panzerwurfkörper 42 Wurfgranate Patrone 326 Wurfkorper 361 |
Caliber | 23 mm (0.91 in) |
Action | Break action |
Feed system | Single shot[1] |
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