Gewehr 43 vs Sturmgewehr 44

1943–1945

1943–1945

Approximately 402,000

Approximately 425,000

1115 mm

940 mm (37.0 in)

546 mm

419 mm (16.5 in)

4.4 kg

4.62 kg (10.2 lb) loaded

10 rounds

30 rounds

Gas-operated

Gas-operated, tilting bolt, selective fire

Single-action

Single-stage

V-notch rear, hooded front

Hooded front post, tangent rear (adjustable to 800 m)