FOREIGN NATIONAL WEAPONS TAKEN AND SHOWN AT DISPLAYS.

U.S.A

M1A1 Thompson 'Tommy' sub machine gun. Its origins date back to 1918 when it was found that an automatic weapon was needed to clear the trenches. Issued to the U.K. as part of the lend lease in 1940 and used until the Sten was in sufficient numbers to replace it but were used by Commandos and in Burma. Calibre .45 inch. Weight loaded 10.45 lb. Muzzle velocity 920 feet per second. Rate of fire 700 rounds per minute. Magazine 20 or 30 round box. 

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Germany.

 

Walther P38. Came into service in 1938 as a replacement for the P08 Luger but had only supplemented it. It was an excellent service pistol and a highly prized war trophy. Cartridge 9mm parabellum (same as used in the Sten). Weight 2.12 lb. Muzzle velocity 1,150 feet per second. Magazine 8 round box.

The Mauser K98 bolt action rifle was placed in production in 1935 and was produced in large numbers. Calibre 0.312 inch. Weight 8.6 lb. Muzzle velocity 2,477 feet per second. Magazine 5 round box.

 

Bayonet for the Mauser K98 bolt action rifle.

 

Stick grenade also called the 'potato masher' although i wouldnt want to try using it on my spuds!

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Russian.

Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle with 5 rounds on a charger clip pictured above it. Entered service in 1930. Calibre .3 inch. Weight 8.8 lb. Muzzle velocity 2,660 feet per second. Magazine 5 round box.

Mosin Nagant bayonet for the above bolt action rifle.