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Walther Gewehr 43 8mm Mauser

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

German WWII semi-auto service rifle; replaced Gewehr 41 with improved gas system.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 8mm Mauser

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1943, Germany

Weight: 185.6 oz

Overall length: 44.3"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military Surplus