HIW VSK
The HIW VSK was a carbine of German origin developed by Hessische Industrie Werke. It was intended as a Volkssturm weapon and used blow forward operation.[1][2]
| Volkssturm Selbstladekarabiner | |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Volksturm |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1944 |
| Manufacturer | Hessische Industrie Werke |
| Variants | Wetzlar Rifle Wetzlar Carbine |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 8×57mm IS (Rifle) 8×33mm Kurz (Carbine) |
| Caliber | 7.9mm |
| Action | Bolt-action (8x57) Blow forward (8x33mm) |
| Feed system | 5-round internal box magazine. |
| Sights | Iron |
Variants
Battle rifle
Chambered for the 8×57 IS rifle round. It used standard 5-round stripper clips to fill the internal magazine. The barrel is moved forward by a manual bolt action and the action.
Carbine
Chambered for the 8×33 Polte round. It used special 5-round stripper clips to fill the internal magazine. The barrel is blown forward by drag of the bullet and propellant gasses and returns under spring pressure, chambering a new cartridge.
References
- Sturmgewehr! From Firepower to Striking Power, Hans-Dieter Handrich, ISBN 0-88935-356-5
- The German Assault Rifle 1935–1945, Peter R. Senich. (ISBN missing)
External links
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