The official AHF small arms quiz thread

[Trackhead M2]

Trackhead is correct. The Gewehr 41 was modelled after the Simonov-Tokarev SVT 40.

Dear jt,
Thanks,
Here is a question: What recoil operated semi-automatic rifle did the USMC experiment with prior to adopting the M-1?
Strike Swiftly,
TH-M2

[jtemple507]

M1941 "Johnson" If it's correct, someone else please make a question as I just did before Trackhead. -JT

[Trackhead M2]

M1941 "Johnson" If it's correct, someone else please make a question as I just did before Trackhead. -JT

Dear JT,
You are correct and win the Chocolate Nut Roll. Your question.
Strike Swiftly,
TH-M2

[jtemple507]

Alright, here's my next question: Why was the Sten chambered for 9 millimeter rounds instead of the .303 inch rounds being mass produced for the Lee-Enfields?

[Trackhead M2]

Alright, here's my next question: Why was the Sten chambered for 9 millimeter rounds instead of the .303 inch rounds being mass produced for the Lee-Enfields?

Dear jt,
If it was chambered for the .303 rounds it wouldn't be a submachine gun; it would be an automatic rifle like the BAR. The British already had the BREN gun. Besides, it would be interoperable with the 9MM parabellum used in MP 40s.
Strike Swiftly,
TH-M2

[jtemple507]

True. But it could have been chambered with a 7.62, like the French MAS. But you had the correct answer, they could use the Parabellum ammo from the MP40's so they wouldn't have to manufacture as much ammunition as they did for the Lee-Enfields. Over to you again, JT

[Trackhead M2]

True. But it could have been chambered with a 7.62, like the French MAS. But you had the correct answer, they could use the Parabellum ammo from the MP40's so they wouldn't have to manufacture as much ammunition as they did for the Lee-Enfields. Over to you again, JT

Dear jt,
What alternative rifle caliber round was used by the British for a machine gun primarily used in tanks? It is not Lend Lease related.
Strike Swiftly,
TH-M2

[jtemple507]

TH-M2, Was it the Besa, which used 7.92 mm instead of .303?

[Trackhead M2]

TH-M2, Was it the Besa, which used 7.92 mm instead of .303?

Dear jt,
You win again, three more wins and you get the Hermann Göring kewpie doll. Over to you.
Strike Swiftly,
TH-M2

[jtemple507]

Okay. Here it is: What did the letter after the mark number mean with British aircraft?

[varjag]

Christ - this thread suffers from bad anemia.....

Try this one for size?

- which is?

Varjag

[SVaaka]

Hmm... Siamese Mauser 1903 ?

[varjag]

Hmm... Siamese Mauser 1903 ?

Very good SVaaka - it is. Your turn -

Varjag

[SVaaka]

Well, This should be easy - Which automaticpistol is most widely adopted as official side-arm round the world?

[varjag]

08?, Varjag