Walther Gewehr 43
Walther Gewehr 43 — documented specs: caliber 8x57 IS, barrel length 550 mm (21.65 in), capacity 10, production 1943–1945. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- History & service arms
- Classification (DE)
- Long firearm
- Designed
- 1943
- Origin
- Germany
- Calibers
- 8x57 IS
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Also known as: G43 · Karabiner 43 · K43
Specifications
- Action
- Gas piston
- Sights
- Open sights
- Barrel length
- 550 mm (21.65 in)
- Capacity
- 10
- Production
- 1943–1945
- en.wikipedia.org — article Gewehr 43 (version of 09/14/2026)
- de.wikipedia.org — article Gewehr 43 (version of 01/07/2026)
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — article Gewehr 43 (version of 09/14/2026)
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
Other models in 8x57 IS
Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.
- Bolt-action riflesMauser M98 Jagdsystem
- Combination gunsMerkel 96K
- Bolt-action riflesSabatti Rover Traqueur
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