STG-44

The STG-44 (A.K.A "Sturmgewehr 1944" or "Storm Rifle" 1944) was the start for a new chapter in the history of warfare, the reign of the assault rifle. The STG-44 was the world's first assault rifle ever and is the grandfather of the AK-47 and even the Colt M-16.

History[]

The weapon was designed in Nazi Germany which started the race to create the most effective new rifle that could use the the accuracy and range of the rifle, with the firepower of the machine gun. They gave the concept to two different designers and manufacturers, Haenel and Walther. Eventually both came to the Nazis with their own designs and the only one they went with was Haenel who came out with the MKb-42 in 1942.

The weapon also came out with a new round, the 7.92x33mm Kurz and a new magazine, as well as the first attachments to the weapon. The only problem was that during the war, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler overlooked the project because he didn't want rifles on the battlefield, only submachine guns. Eventually, after hearing this, the manufacturers ended up making the weapon in secret and distributed it to the German soldiers. Eventually when Hitler met with his men, their request was "More STG-44s" which he informed them not to make, but when demonstrated the weapon, he changed his mind and allowed the manufacturing of the new weapon and round.

The weapon served until the war ended in Europe by the early spring of 1945, but the weapon was known to have given Mikhail Kalashnikov his ideas of the AK-47, as well as Sergei Simonov's ideas for the SKS. By 1946, the rifle was upgraded and replaced by the AR-46 to act as the main weapon of the Wehrmacht, to replace the dated MP40 and Gewehr 43, from the Nazi Research bureau. However it was general Wilhelm Strasse that made the necessary preparations, and improved upon it's innovative design, and then created a whole new firearm, based on the principles of the STG-44.

Overview[]

Modifications[]

Blueprint (STG-44) — STG-44 Modification Blueprint

Like other weapons; the STG-44 is known to have an array of modifications that one can choose from and utilize on the battlefield.

Improved Rifling: The weapon can be outfitted with a mod that allows it to become more accurate when it is fired.
Drum Magazine: As it's standard magazine can carry either 10 or 30 rounds; there is indeed a drum for the weapon that allows it to carry 60 rounds.
Big Bore: Despite the punch that the weapon's ammunition can packs; the ammo can indeed be modified so that it can deal a lot more damage.
Telescopic Tactical Scope: As this weapon can be outfitted with a scope; the SturmGewehr is indeed capable of being modded with one for long ranged kills.
Recoil Compensator: The STG-44 is known to have a moderate recoil; however when this device is modded on the weapon; it's recoil is reduced greatly; allowing for more accurate shooting.