Is the G11 a good gun?
By encasing its ammunition in a chemical propellant rather than a typical brass casing, the G11 was more accurate, efficient, and potentially deadly than any rifle of its time. But even after millions of dollars spent on research and development, the gun never saw combat.
Is the G11 still in production?
Although the weapon was a technical success, it never entered full production due to the political changes of German reunification and lack of procurement contract. Only 1000 units were ever produced, some of which made their way into the hands of the Bundeswehr.
Can a civilian buy an MP7?
That being said…you, as a civilian, can indeed buy and possess either (Assuming you can find a Class III dealer that has an MP7 to sell to you) AND… assuming that you comply with the BATF procedures to acquire on AND the state in which you reside allow you to possess fully automatic firearms.
Why was the G11 Cancelled?
The rifle was struck from the procurement list in 1992 and by 1993 had been totally cancelled, in part because it could not be modified to fire the NATO-standard 5.56mm round. Instead of the G11, the G3 was replaced by a more conventional rifle, the Heckler & Koch G36.
How much is a wa2000?
It was never adopted by a military unit due to its cost and not being robust enough for field service. The final retail cost for a base rifle in the 1980s was in the range of $9,000 to $12,500, and the rifle’s current value ranges from $40,000 for the first generation to $75,000 for the second generation.
Is the G11 bullpup?
Design. The Mauser G11 is a bullpup rifle, which was fed through an internal, 10-round helical-loading magazine. Ammunition is loaded into the weapon through a port on the side by the use of stripper clips.
Was the G11 adopted?
By 1990 the G11 was deemed ready for military service, and the West German Army was prepared to accept it as a replacement for the G3. The collapse of the Warsaw Pact however and the beginning of the unification process that merged West and East Germany into a single state put the adoption on hold.
Can you buy a ak47 in Canada?
The AK-47 is banned in Canada. Originally manufactured in the Soviet Union as the Kalashnikov, it has been widely used in armed conflicts over the past six decades and has been described as the deadliest weapon in modern history.
What is the fastest firing submachine gun?
The double anarchy is by far the fastest firing SMG. Every ‘shot’ results in 4 bullets traveling to the target but expends only 2 rounds of ammo.
How many WA2000 still exist?
Photo Curtesy of Carl Walther GmbH. With only 176 in existence, the the WA2000 tells a story of Innovation in the wake of tragedy.