General Info:
Rifles have been used for several centuries. Rifles are used for medium to long range combat but
can be used for close range. Most can be fitted with a scope that magnifies the target and provides better accuracy.
USA
Rifles:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard infantry weapon in World War II. It was first manufactured
in 1936 and continued until the 1950's.
Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Clip Size: 8 rounds/clip
Action:
Semi-Auto
Caliber: 30-06
Special: The M1 Garand is the only weapon unable to be reloaded without emptying
the entire clip.
Price: $500-$1000
M1
Carbine
This weapon is the same as the M1 Garand, except it is lighter and was used by paratroopers, tank
crews, and pilots. It was intended as a link between the Colt 1911 and the M1 Garand but was unsucessful.
Weight:
6.5 lbs
Clip Size: 8 rounds
Action: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 30-06
Special: Unlike the Garand, it
could be reloaded before all rounds were spent. It also featured a folding stock, making it lighter and smaller.
Price:
$300-$800
Springfield
'03
Weight: Unknown
Clip Size: 5 or 10 rounds
Action: Bolt-Action
Caliber: 30-06
Special:
Used in WWI as a normal bolt-action rifle. Used in WWII as a sniper rifle, modified with a scope.
Price: $600-$2000
German Rifles
Mauser 98K
Weight: 8 lbs.
Clip Size: 5 rounds
Action: Bolt-Action
Caliber: 8mm Mauser
Special: Now quite cheap due to its wide use by German infantry and snipers
Price: $80-$200
FG42
Weight: 12 lbs
Clip Size: 20 rounds
Action: Semi-Auto/Full Auto
Caliber: 8mm Mauser
Special: The FG-42 was designed for almost any use. It could be used for sniping and infantry close combat, but few were
made in WWII so they are very expensive.
Price: $600-$2500
MP44/StG44
Weight: 10 lbs.
Clip Size: 30 rounds
Action: Full Auto
Caliber: 7.92mm
Special: The first assault rifle ever made by any country. It filled the role of the SMG and rifle. It was originally
named the STG 44 but was renamed the MP44 because orignally, Hitler refused to accept it into the Nazi army until it was changed.
The STG44 wsa the predecessor to the popular AK-47, used in the Vietnam War.
British Rifles
Lee-Enfield
Weight: 10 lbs.
Clip Size: 5 rounds
Action: Bolt Action
Caliber: .303 British
Special: The Lee Enfield was also the rifle mainly used during WWI. It was only slightly improved by WWII.
Price: $100-$300
Russian Rifles
Mosin Nagant
Weight: 9 lbs.
Clip Size: 5 rounds
Action: Bolt Action
Caliber: Russian M08 Ball
Special: The Mosin Nagant is very cheap. Like most Russian weapons, it is poorly made and required high maintenance.
Price: $50-120
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