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Originally Posted by PALADIN85020
Actually, the Stg44 was originally called the MP44 - a "submachinegun" subterfuge as to its real character in deference to der fuehrer, who was initially against the concept. When he finally actually saw one demonstrated, he caved and re-named it the Sturmgewehr 44.
John
This is an original MP44.
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IIRC the definition includes the use of a "intermediate power cartridge"... aka more than a pistol round and less than the full battle rifle round.
Which eliminates the BAR introduced in 1918 .............. which per Wiki was "designed to be carried by an infantryman during an "assault advance"........
We could also add the Civil War Spencer Carbine to the mix....it allowed small cavalry units to engage/hold off larger infantry units.... like the first day at the Battle of Gettysburg