US, November 11, 2008 - Some were delighted to find that the Call of Duty series was returning to World War II in Call of Duty: World at War, others were infuriated. But regardless of which side you turned a sympathetic ear to, Call of Duty: World at War is here and could prove to be one of the most intense World War II shooters available. Ultimately it's up to you decide, but in the meantime, before you go rushing into battle, we felt it was important to give you all the info on the in-game weapons. Some weapons are new to the Call of Duty series, such as the M2 flamethrower, others are more familiar, like the M1 Garand. Whether you prefer to hang back and snipe or get right into the thick of it, Call of Duty: World at War gives gamers a broad arsenal to get their kill on. So, without any further ado, IGN Gear presents the weapons of Call of Duty: World at War.
Rifles
M1A1 Carbine
- Caliber Ammunition: .30 Carbine
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Weight: 5.2 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 15 or 30-round detachable box magazine
- Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic
M1 Garand
- Caliber Ammunition: .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Weight: 9.5 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 8-round "en bloc" clip internal magazine
- Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic
SVT-40
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR
- Action: Gas-operated, tilting bolt
- Weight: 8.5 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 10-round detachable box magazine
- Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic
Gewehr 43
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Action: Gas-operated
- Weight: 9.7 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 10-round detachable box magazine
- Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic
STG-44
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.92x33mm Kurz
- Action: Gas-operated, tilting bolt
- Weight: 9.7 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 30-round detachable box magazine
- Rate of Fire: 500-600 rounds-per-minute
Bolt-action Rifles
Springfield M1903
- Caliber Ammunition: .30-03 Springfield; .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Bolt-action
- Weight: 8.7 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 5-round, 25-round(Air Service variant) stripper clip, internal box magazine
Mosin Nagant
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR
- Action: Bolt-action
- Weight: 8.8 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 5-round magazine
Arisaka Type 99
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.7x58mm Arisaka
- Action: Bolt-action
- Weight: 8.16 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 5-round internal box magazine
Karabiner 98k
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.92x57mm IS
- Action: Bolt-action
- Weight: 9.0 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 5-round stripper clip magazine
- Max. Range: 800 m
PTRS-41
- Caliber Ammunition: 14.5x114mm
- Action: Bolt-action
- Weight: 9.0 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 5-round stripper clip magazine
- Max. Range: 800 m
Submachine Guns
Thompson M1A1
- Caliber Ammunition: .45 ACP (11.43 × 23 mm)
- Action: Blowback
- Weight: 10.6 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 30-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 600-1200 rounds-per-minute
PPSH-41
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Action: Blowback, open bolt
- Weight: N/A
- Magazine Capacity: 35-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 900 rounds-per-minute
Type 100
- Caliber Ammunition: 8x22mm Nambu
- Action: Blowback
- Weight: 9.7 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 30-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 800 rounds-per-minute
MP40
- Caliber Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
- Action: Blowback, open bolt
- Weight: 8.8 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 32-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 500 rounds-per-minute
Shotguns
M1897 Trench Gun
- Caliber Ammunition: 12 gauge
- Action: Pump-action
- Weight: 8 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 5 round tubular magazine
Double-Barraled Shotgun
- Caliber Ammunition: 12 gauge
- Weight: 9 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 2 rounds
Machine Guns
M1919A6 Browning
- Caliber Ammunition: .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Recoil-operated/short-recoil operation
- Weight: 31 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 250-round belt
- Rate of Fire: 400-600 rounds-per-minute
- Max. Range: 1,500 yards
MG42
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Action: Recoil-operated/roller-locked bolt
- Weight: 25.5 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 250-round belt
- Rate of Fire: 1,200 rounds-per-minute
- Max. Range: 1,100 yards
Degtyaryov D-28
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR
- Action: Gas-actuated
- Weight: 9.12 Kgs
- Magazine Capacity: 49-round drum
- Rate of Fire: 500-600 rounds-per-minute
FG42
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Weight: 9.9 Lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 20-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 900 rounds-per-minute
- Max. Range: 550m
Type 99
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.7x58mm Arisaka
- Action: Gas-operated
- Weight: 11.4 Kgs.
- Magazine Capacity: 30-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 900 rounds-per-minute
Browning M1918 (B.A.R)
- Caliber Ammunition: .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm)
- Action: Gas-operated, tilting breech block
- Weight: 15.9 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 20-round magazine
- Rate of Fire: 500-650 rounds-per-minute
- Max. Range: 550m
Pistols
Colt M1911
- Caliber Ammunition: .45 ACP
- Action: Short recoil operation
- Weight: 2.5 Lbs.
- Magazine Capacity: 7-round magazine
- Max. Range: 75 yards
Tokarev TT-33
- Caliber Ammunition: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Action: Recoil-actuated
- Weight: 840 grams
- Magazine Capacity: 8-round magazine
Nambu 14
- Caliber Ammunition: 8x22mm Nambu
- Magazine Capacity: 8-round magazine
Walther P38
- Caliber Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
- Action: Short recoil, locked breech
- Weight: 800 grams
- Magazine Capacity: 8-round magazine
.357 Magnum
- Caliber Ammunition: 9x19mm Parabellum
- Action: Revolver
- Magazine Capacity: 6-round magazine
Perk Weapons
M9A1 Bazooka
- Caliber Ammunition: 60 Bazooka rocket
- Action: Rocket propelled
- Weight: 15 Lbs.
- Effective Range: 120 yards
M2 Flamethrower
- Caliber Ammunition: 2 gallons of gas, 1 gallon of nitrogen propellant
- Weight: 43 Lbs.
- Effective Range: 132 ft.
IGN: Weapons Locker - Call of Duty: World at War