Adler69
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Legio Patria Nostra
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Post by Adler69 on Jun 19, 2009 0:54:31 GMT -5
After the drop on Kreta and the heavy losses suffered by the Fallschirmjager while trying to reach the weapon containers to retrieve their rifles and machineguns , the Luftwaffe sent out a request to Mauser to create a new weapon for the FJs that they could drop with and be able to engage the enemy as soon as they hit the ground. Mauser's solution to this problem was simple , take a normal K98k and turn it into a takedown weapon, easy to carry and fast to reassemble . This is what Mauser created , the Fallschirmjager takedown K98k Only the test example was made , because Hitler cancel any plans for future large scale FJ operations.
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Post by Fusilier on Jun 19, 2009 5:03:09 GMT -5
The Japs had a takedown Arisaka as well. They actually made quite a few though.
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Gerry
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Post by Gerry on Jun 19, 2009 9:58:10 GMT -5
Awesome! The first pics I have seen of the weapon. Thanks Adler!
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