The StG 44 (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44, "assault rifle 44") [a] is a German assault rifle developed during World War II by Hugo Schmeisser. It is also known by its early designations as the MP 43 and MP 44 ( Maschinenpistole 43 and 44 ).

Oct 25, 2023 · A weapon featuring components from the MP 43, StG 44, and MG-42 machine gun, but it did not enter production. CB-51: An improved version of the MP 43 and the definitive production model was later relabeled as the StG 44. Franchi LF-59: An Italian assault rifle that incorporated the action and several other components from the Sturmgewehr 44.

The term assault rifle is generally attributed to Adolf Hitler, who used the German word Sturmgewehr (which translates to "assault rifle") as the new name for the MP 43 (Maschinenpistole), subsequently known as the Sturmgewehr 44.

The AS-44 (Avtomat Sudayeva, Russian: Автома́т Суда́ева, АС-44) is a series of prototype Soviet assault rifles designed and developed by Alexey Sudayev in 1944–1945, they were produced in limited numbers and tested in 1944–1945, but its development ended in 1946 due to the death of its designer.

Jan 14, 2020 · During World War II, the beleaguered German Army fielded a revolutionary new infantry weapon designed to make the German soldier the most powerful on the battlefield. The Sturmgewehr-44, or...

German assault rifle Sturmgewehr 44 (StuG44, StG-44, MP43 or MP44) History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, video and 3D model.

Discover the groundbreaking history of the STG44, the world's first assault rifle that revolutionized warfare. Explore its design, impact, and legacy in this...

Sep 20, 2023 · Built to fit the specific needs of assault troops, the Sturmgewehr StG44 became the grandaddy of most modern assault rifles.

Nov 7, 2024 · We take a deep dive into the history, function and legacy of the StG 44, the progenitor of the modern combat rifle. Thanks to the mainstream media, many people falsely equate assault rifles with the AR-15, even going so far as to believe that “AR” stands for “assault rifle” rather than “ArmaLite Rifle.”

Feb 27, 2024 · The Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44), heralded as the first successful assault rifle in history, represents a pivotal innovation in military firearms, marking a significant evolution in the design and functionality of infantry weapons.