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WW2 Gun Quiz

by Lamar McgillPublished: September 26, 2026

During World War II, firearms were not just tools of war but symbols of the nations that wielded them. Each gun carried its own story, from the rugged reliability of the M1 Garand to the fearsome reputation of the MG42. This quiz will take you through the fascinating world of WW2 firearms, testing your knowledge on the weapons that soldiers relied on in the heat of battle. Sharpen your wits and get ready to fire off your answers!
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WW2 Gun Quiz
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1. Which firearm was known as the ‘Tommy Gun’?
Hint: It was a popular submachine gun used by both law enforcement and military.

WW2 Gun Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which firearm was known as the ‘Tommy Gun’?

Thompson M1928
MP40
Sten Gun
PPSh-41

2. Which country developed the Karabiner 98k rifle?

United States
Soviet Union
Germany
Japan

3. What was the standard issue semi-automatic rifle for the US military during WW2?

M1 Garand
Lee-Enfield
Mosin-Nagant
Gewehr 43

4. Which submachine gun was famously used by Soviet forces during WW2?

MP40
PPSh-41
Sten Gun
Thompson M1A1

5. Which pistol was the standard sidearm for British forces during WW2?

Colt M1911
Luger P08
Webley Mk IV
Nambu Type 14

6. Which German machine gun was nicknamed ‘Hitler’s Buzzsaw’?

MG34
MG42
Bren Gun
BAR M1918

7. Which rifle was the primary weapon of the Soviet infantry during WW2?

SVT-40
Mosin-Nagant
Karabiner 98k
Lee-Enfield

8. What was the primary light machine gun used by British forces during WW2?

Bren Gun
BAR M1918
MG34
Degtyaryov DP-28

9. Which Japanese rifle was the standard issue for their infantry during WW2?

Arisaka Type 99
M1 Carbine
SVT-40
Gewehr 43

10. Which semi-automatic rifle was used by German forces during WW2?

M1 Garand
SVT-40
Gewehr 43
Lee-Enfield

11. Which submachine gun was extensively used by German paratroopers and tank crews?

MP40
Thompson M1A1
Sten Gun
PPSh-41

12. Which rifle was the standard issue for British infantry during WW2?

Mosin-Nagant
Lee-Enfield
M1 Garand
Karabiner 98k

13. Which American submachine gun was also known as the ‘Grease Gun’?

M3
MP40
Sten Gun
PPSh-41
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