Original manufacturer DWM (Deutche Waffen und Munitionsfabrik) 1898 

Other manufacturers Simson & Co., Suhl; Mauser-Werke; Krieghoff; Erma, Erfurt: and others. Remarks: One of the best known pistols, generally described as a 'Luger'. Originally produced in 1899 in 7.65mm calibre, but in 1908 changed to the 9mm round (Parabellum) which became the world's most widely used pistol and sub-machine gun cartridge. Official side arm of German NCOs and special troops. Production phased out in 1943. Over 2 million made in many different versions. 

 

Original manufacturers Mauser-Werk AG, Oberndorf-am-Neckar; Licence (t) and 290 (J): Ceská Zbrojovka, Bruno-later Waffenwerke Brünn; (p) and 298 (J); Czech licence- Polish State Arsenals warsaw and Radom; (ö); Steyr-Werke AG, Steyr (b); Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre (FN), Herstal, Liège. 

Centres of production 1939-45 Mauser Werke AG, bendorf-am-Neckar.Sauer-Gruppe, Suhl, Gustloff-Werke, Weimar. Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, St Valentin. Waffen-Werke Brünn (formerly CZ. Brno. 

Remarks: A shortened version evolved from Gew 98 with side sling. Adopted as standard German service rifle 1935,ten years after similar export/licence versions. Late production series made without bayonet mounting bar and featured pressed bands. Captured examples (except Belgium 7.65mm) issued to various first-line formations. 

  

Original manufacturer Waffenwerke Brunn (formerly CZ Brno) 

Remarks: Modification of Musketon vz16/33. Issued to mountain troops. 
Limited number also made with folding stock. 

Original manufacturer Erma-Werke. Erfurt 

Remarks: Designed to advanced specifications formulated in 1936-37. Revolutionary submachine gun design using only steel and plastics, and fitted with folding butt. Automatic fire only. Adopted for service in August 1938. In production until 1940. MP 38/40 has additional safety slot at forward bolt position. 

Manufacturers Mauser-Werke AG, Berlin; Grossfuss, Döbeln/Sachsen; 
Maget, Berlin-Tegel: Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr; Gustloff-Werke Suhl 

Remarks: Originally known as MG 39/41; automatic fire only. Designed by Dr Grunow of Grossfuss-Werke, who also evolved novel simple and most economical manufacturing methods. 
Entered service in 1942; over 750,000 produced by 1945. Like the MG 34, used various mountings and accessories. Probably the most remarkable machine gun design ever evolved, which introduced recoil-operated roller locking system and fast barrel change. 

Manufacturers Böhm. Waffenfabrik, Strakonitz, Habämfa, Ammendorf/Halle 

Remarks: Basic leIG 18 modified for mountain service. Development started during 1935 and production commenced in 1937. 
Intended as temporary equipment until service debut of GebG 36 but remained in service untill end of WW 2. Could be broken down in 10 loads for manual pack transport or  6 loads for animal transport. A sled was an optional firing carriage. 

Original designers Rheinmetall/Borsig AG 

Remarks: Development started 1934, adopted for service 1936. Until 1938 used complicated telescopic sight. By 1941 seen as too complex for intended role, firing too light a bomb and production terminated. Gradually withdrawn from front line service by 1942. But available motars remained in use until 1945 with second-line and garrison units . 

Remarks: Development started 1940, first issued late 1941. Originally intended for airborne troops but subsequently adopted by Army and Waffen-SS and gradually replaced 5cm LeGrW 34. In action some were provided with lanyard-operated loading/firing 
mechanism for remotely controlled use. Was generally known as 'Stummelwerfer'.