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Moonduck · 09-29-2003, 08:50 PM

Your easiest bet would be to research German weaponry. The Resistance was highly skilled at raiding German armouries.

The major German rifle was the K-98 Mauser, a bolt-action chambered in 8x57mm I believe. I'm not dead certain on the second number, but can confirm that the actual caliber in question was 8mm.

The standard German sidearm was the P-38, made by Walther, a double-action 9x19mm with (I believe) an 9rd capacity. It was a reliable weapon of quality, though quality does degrade seriously the closer you get towards the end of the war. You would also likely see Luger P-08 as well, another 9x19mm semi-auto noted for it's high quality and overly worky action.

There were a number of submachine guns in play, the so-called "Schmeisser" being the most common, also chambered in 9x19mm. There various models, MP-40 being common.

The classic German machien gun was the MG-42, one of the best LMG designs the world has seen, and copied almost whole cloth by the US in the form of the M-60. It was chambered in the same 8mm round as the k-98 and produced withering fire.

The Sten, mentioned above, was commonly seen in the hands of various resistance movements, though my knoledge of the French Resistance's timeline versus the introduction date of the Sten is shakey. The Brits did make staggering numbers of these 9x19mm SMG's, and you would not be totally remiss in including one or two so long as you are checking your timeline.

The Liberator has been mentioned all ready. The only note I will add is that it was intended for one purpose - to allow a French person to take out a single German soldier and then arm himself properly with the soldier's kit. Other than the Liberator, I doubt that you would see many American guns in the hands of the Resistance until fairly late.

All of this being said, have you decided when your story will take place? The various firearms being used will change radically depending on year. Some, like the K-98, remain unchanged for the entirety of the war, but others change many times.

09-29-2003, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Your easiest bet would be to research German weaponry. The Resistance was highly skilled at raiding German armouries. The major German rifle was the K-98 Mauser, a bolt-action chambered in 8x57mm I believe. I'm not dead certain on the second number, but can confirm that the actual caliber in question was 8mm. The standard German sidearm was the P-38, made by Walther, a double-action 9x19mm with (I believe) an 9rd capacity. It was a reliable weapon of quality, though quality does degrade seriously the closer you get towards the end of the war. You would also likely see Luger P-08 as well, another 9x19mm semi-auto noted for it's high quality and overly worky action. There were a number of submachine guns in play, the so-called "Schmeisser" being the most common, also chambered in 9x19mm. There various models, MP-40 being common. The classic German machien gun was the MG-42, one of the best LMG designs the world has seen, and copied almost whole cloth by the US in the form of the M-60. It was chambered in the same 8mm round as the k-98 and produced withering fire. The Sten, mentioned above, was commonly seen in the hands of various resistance movements, though my knoledge of the French Resistance's timeline versus the introduction date of the Sten is shakey. The Brits did make staggering numbers of these 9x19mm SMG's, and you would not be totally remiss in including one or two so long as you are checking your timeline. The Liberator has been mentioned all ready. The only note I will add is that it was intended for one purpose - to allow a French person to take out a single German soldier and then arm himself properly with the soldier's kit. Other than the Liberator, I doubt that you would see many American guns in the hands of the Resistance until fairly late. All of this being said, have you decided when your story will take place? The various firearms being used will change radically depending on year. Some, like the K-98, remain unchanged for the entirety of the war, but others change many times.