The G.43 was not a bad rifle and had the designers (Walther) been given enough development time, it might have been an excellent one. But not even Der Führer could order up more time and the rifle never was developed to its full potential. The operating system, a medium stroke piston, has, needless to say, had many descendants.
They are very accurate and it is not surprising that many were used as sniper rifles.
Jim
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