Tag: WWII self loaders

HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Abused & Mutilated Johnson M1941 Needs a New Home with Responsible Parents

Posted April 10, 2019 in Editorial, Rifles, Semi-Auto by Austin R with No Comments

Welcome everyone to the sixth edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is [Read More…]

G41(W) Rifle Shooting: WWII German Semi-Auto

Posted June 7, 2016 in Rifles, TFBTV by Alex C. with 10 Comments

The Walther Gewehr 41 is a mechanically interesting rifle that was adopted by the German military during WWII. Over 100,000 were made, and it uses an interesting operating method known as the “bang” system that traps gas after the muzzle and uses it to self load. This system is known for [Read More…]