A crude last-ditch rifle produced for the Volkssturm militia in the final months of WWII. Constructed from stamped metal and minimal machined parts to enable production without specialized tooling. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1945, Germany Weight: 89.6 oz Overall length: 35" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Militia, Defense