Sturmgewehr 44 rifle with curved barrel and periscope - GIF

[Jon]

British demonstration of a Sturmgewehr 44 rifle with Krummlauf curved barrel attachment and periscope.




Previously: Curved barrels for firearms

[Frank S]

There is one of those in the Military Ordnance museum that used to be located at Aberdeen Md.

[Fast.Eddie]

He looks real cautious, both before and after firing it...I know I would be.

[mlochala]

For some reason this made me recall an old saying: "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye."

[procv]

Must be major wear on the outer curve