Developed at the tail end of World War II, the "volksturm" weapons were part of a project to create greatly simplified substitutes for the conventional infantry weapons of the day to arm the second and third line troops called up for the final defense of Germany. Stripped to the bone of all unneeded features and made with zero regard for aesthetics, speed of production and raw functionality as a weapon were the only concerns. While capable weapons, few VG variants caught the eye of Allied trophy hunters or commercial exporters, frequently passed up for the (undeniably prettier and more iconic) Model 98 rifle, resulting in few examples being available on the modern market. The VG2 in particular makes very heavy use of stamped sheet metal, with the bulk of the receiver constructed from a single stamping and a mix of stamped and machined internal components welded and pinned into place, somewhat presaging the construction of rifles like the CETME/G3 or the AK47. The barrel, likely left over from another weapon, is counter-bored at the muzzle and fitted with a hooded blade front sight, with a notch rear sight screwed into a cylindrical housing on the receiver, which is marked "VG2 cyq 275A", "chd" and "1" on the left side. The bolt is machined, with a 98k-style two-lug front locking arrangement, a matching numbered straight handle with a stamped-on knob, and a simplified firing pin with a metal sear hook instead of a traditional cocking piece. In lieu of a conventional fixed magazine, the rifle is configured to accept G/K 43 magazines, with one (marked "aye WaA843 K43") included. The stock is two piece construction, with the forearm and buttstock both permanently bolted to the receiver, and a cupped steel buttplate.