The Gewehr 43 (G43) experienced a critical failure during a mud test, exhibiting a failure to chamber followed by a double feed. The extensive ingress of mud into the receiver prevented the rifle from returning to battery, even after clearing the action. This test highlights the vulnerability of the G43's mechanism to environmental contaminants.
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