Often referred to as the world’s first Assault Rifle, the Sturmgewehr 44 was an essential addition to many World War II movies, TV shows, and video games. Rifles have had a huge influence on gun history, as well as having recurring roles in World War 2 games like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. And while often one of the most powerful entries in those video games’ arsenal, does the truth of this historic weapon match its on-screen legacy and its appearance? in today’s games still work?
Dave Jewitt
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Adam Mason
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Chris Morris
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In this episode of Loadout, Dave Jewitt visits the Royal Armory to speak with Gunkeeper and Artillery Jonathan Ferguson to chat about the world’s first assault rifle, the STG 44.
You can watch more episodes of Loadout right here. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSrmGkpWKk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMzIemU1gyyLmg5VlKI2UvC
You can check out our Weapons Expert Response series here. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FVzcoRjoN4&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R
If you want to see more of Jonathan’s work, you can check out more from Royal Armories right here. – https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalArmories
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