The Krummlauf

[Stupid Weapons] No. 3

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The Krummlauf was invented by the Germans during WWII. A bent barrel attachment for the Sturmgewehr 44 rifle, the Krummlauf was intended to allow soldiers to safely shoot around corners. The operative word, however, being "intended." In reality, the Krummlauf:

• - had an extremely short lifespan, becoming too damaged for further use after only 160-300 rounds
• - caused bullets to shatter into pieces upon firing
• - made shooting incredibly inaccurate

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"Stupidity is a talent for misconception" - Edgar Allan Poe