World War II Small Arms Quiz 1 The German Karabiner 98k was based on what action type? Pump-action Lever-action Semi-automatic Bolt-action 2 Which Soviet submachine gun was known for its simple stamped design and use of a 71-round drum magazine? PPSh-41 Suomi KP/-31 PPS-43 MP40 3 The British Vickers machine gun was notable for being: Belt-fed and portable Gas-operated and magazine-fed Air-cooled and light Water-cooled and extremely reliable 4 The German MG 42 machine gun had an exceptionally high rate of fire, approximately: 900 rounds per minute 1,200 rounds per minute 400 rounds per minute 600 rounds per minute 5 The Italian Carcano rifle gained notoriety for what reason? Being semi-automatic Use of an unusual 6.5mm cartridge Being extremely heavy Poor accuracy in combat 6 The German sPzB 41 was a unique anti-tank gun that used what feature? Taper-bore barrel Recoil-less action Electric ignition Multi-chamber rocket assist 7 The Soviet ShVAK cannon was primarily chambered in what caliber? 20 mm 37 mm 23 mm 12.7 mm 8 The Soviet PTRD-41 and PTRS-41 were both examples of what kind of weapon? Light mortars Anti-tank rifles Grenade launchers Heavy machine guns 9 The 20mm Hispano-Suiza cannon used by U.S. aircraft fired what type of ammunition? Tracer-only rounds Armor-piercing rifle rounds Explosive shells Solid lead projectiles 10 The German Panzerfaust was what type of weapon? Recoilless rifle Light mortar Rocket-propelled grenade launcher Disposable anti-tank launcher You’ve reached the end of the quiz! Submit Quiz ❮ ❯ Home Quiz Blog YouTube About