Best WW2 Airsoft Guns | 2024 Ultimate Guide

The Second World War is by far the most iconic and captivating period of modern military history and a period of history that is often reenacted on airsoft fields across the country. To participate in an event that replicates a WW2 battle, though, you need guns and equipment that are true to the era. 

Thankfully, there are a number of different high-quality airsoft guns that are designed to perfectly replicate the firearms used by axis and allied forces during WW2. To help you choose a high-quality and true-to-the-era firearm for your next WW2 airsoft event, we'll take a look at the types of guns that dominated this fascinating era and offer a list of the best WW2 airsoft guns on the market today. 

Types of Guns Used in WW2

WW2 began in 1939 — a period of time when the technological revolution was just starting to begin. Nations across the world had made a number of technological advances since the previous world war, and these advances showed up on the battlefield in the form of devastating new weapons. 

Fully automatic firearms that were compact enough to be deployed by a single soldier such as the Browning BAR and the Thompson submachine gun were issued for the first time to US soldiers in addition to the semi-auto M1 Garand that served as the primary battle rifle for US forces. For German soldiers, the MP40 was the submachine gun of choice, while the bolt action Kar98k was their army's standard battle rifle. 

Of course, there was a wide range of other firearms used by the various nations that deployed forces in WW2 such as the Arisaka Type 99 bolt action rifle used by Japanese forces and the Lee-Enfield bolt action rifle used by British forces in addition to a number of other rifles, LMGs, and submachine guns used throughout the war.

Best WW2 Airsoft Replicas

The WW2 airsoft gun scene is relatively broad and does feature a wide variety of products from different platforms. Ranging all the way from electric to bolt action, from green gas to Co2 powered, these airsoft guns come in all shapes and sizes, making this group of airsoft guns incredibly diverse. With all that said, here is our list of the best airsoft guns from that era.

Northeast STEN GBBR

Modeled after the Sten MK2 submachine gun used throughout WW2 by British forces, this eye-catching airsoft replica features steel construction, realistic recoil, and open-bolt full-auto fire.

The Sten was highly successful among insurgencies and resistance groups due to its simplicity and ease of use. The gun was also easy to produce in large numbers thus allowing for it to see extensive action in WW2 and notably the Korean War.

This airsoft version from Northeast is an incredibly faithful replica of the STEN. Its full auto shooting experience is exceptional and the weight in makes you feel like you are holding a piece of history in your hands.

Cybergun Airsoft Thompson M1A1 GBBR (By WE)

A true classic from the World War II era as seen in the movie Saving Private Ryan, though brought to fame by 1920's Chicago gangsters (albeit with a front grip, drum mag and modified barrel), the M1A1 is comprised mostly of metal with imitation wood stocks that look quite real. A very heavy piece with a metal barrel, working charging handle, magazine, and metal upper receiver, this airsoft Tommy gun is a true collectors piece. An open bolt system meaning you will need to keep the charging handle back before you insert the magazine and pulling the trigger is the only way for it to slam back forward and fire.

GBLS DAS M1911A1 GBB Airsoft Pistol 

The GBLS DAS M1911A1 as the name suggested is based on the A1 version of the 1911 pistol and is made to be as realistic as it could be while still being an airsoft pistol. externally, the gun is made of high-quality CNC S45C steel that has also been heat treated to make it even more robust and durable. This 1911 pistol has a realistic 7+1 round capacity with a realistic trigger pull of roughly 4 KGs.

The internals of this gas airsoft pistol is no slouch too, GBLS actually developed from the ground up a new and proprietary system to cater to green gas use only, as CO2 magazines tend to enlarge the mag well, making it unrealistic. The loading nozzle is made of CNC 7075 aluminum, which is done so as a regular polymer-made loading nozzle just won't be able to carry that much pressure to cycle the slide properly without the risk of exploding. The GBLS DAS M1911A1 also has a lambda precision inner barrel installed giving it great accuracy out of the box.

If you are looking for the most realistic 1911 training tool that can also double down as an airsoft pistol, look no further, the GBLS DAS M1911A1 is THE 1911 training weapon.

King Arms Airsoft M2 Carbine Paratrooper GBBR

The M2 Carbine is a legendary firearm from the WWII era and has seen extensive use across all theaters of war.  The shorter overall length and lower-powered cartridge made it ideal for close quarter battles and versions that feature folding stocks ideal for paratroopers and tank crews. 

The King Arms M2 series gas airsoft guns are constructed from real wood and feature realistic operations.  The feeling of the gun as you shoulder it feels very lifelike and pays homage to the real steel counterpart.  

The M2 boats snappy, satisfying recoil for added realism and its internals are robust enough to work under the stresses of prolonged green gas usage.

Snow Wolf Bergmann Airsoft MP18 AEG

The MP-18 was designed by famous German arms designer Hugo Schmeisser and was introduced into service for the German Empire during World War I as the weapon of choice for the Strumtruppen or Stormtroopers which were assault groups specialized in trench combat. As the MP-18 was capable of being maned by just one solider and was capable of firing fully automatic, it has devastating effects in the tight trenches of the Great War and changed how wars are fought afterwards.

The Snow Wolf Bergmann MP-18 is a faithful replica the legendary SMG. Having a metal body and real wood stock makes the gun feels solid and it made it quite heavy but it does adds to the realism as the real MP-18 is also a heavy gun weighing at around 4 KGs. The Magazine is also very well made as it is made out of stamped steel adding to the realism.

ARES KAR98K Airsoft Sniper Rifle - STEEL VERSION (Spring Power)

The Karabiner 98 Kurz is the Carbine version of the World War 1 Gewehr 98, Kurz is German for short, more commonly known as the Kar98K and was the primary rifle fielded by German forces in World War 2.

The ARES Kar98K is a faithful replica of this legendary rifle; this particular model comes with a ZF 39 style scope. Not only that the gun's metal parts are 95% made of stainless steel, it also has a really nice laminated wood stock giving it a very rugged feel, the feel of a true battle rifle. Much like the real steel gun, the ARES Kar98K also features a smooth action, something this gun was well known for.

RWA M1919 AEG

Modeled after the Browning M1919 used by US forces, this monster of an airsoft machine gun features a 5,000 round ammo crate box magazine complete with dummy rounds that feed into the gun for a highly realistic experience.

Iconically used by allied forces around the world the M1919 was a crucial part of the war effort. Having seen combat in all theaters of war the M1919 was not only a machine gun used in the battlefields of Europe but was also used across the grueling fights in the Pacific.

WE P08 Luger Airsoft GBB Pistol

The Parabellum-Pistole, otherwise known as the Luger pistol, is a self-loading pistol introduced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) starting in the 1890s. In the first half of the 20th Century it proved to be a popular service pistol, being used by the Germany during both World War I and World War II.

This P08 released by WE from Taiwan, is made full metal, which feels realistic to hold because of the weight and cool touch. The only exterior plastic parts are the grip plates! It operates just like the real gun, with the toggle action function that jumps back and upwards for each shot, and locks open on an empty magazine. It provides 300ps with using Top Gas and .2g BBs.

Ares Lee Enfield No 4 Mk1 Airsoft Sniper Rifle

The Legendary Lee Enfield Rifle is a bolt action, magazine fed rifle that has served the British Empire and its Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century, and the British Army has adopted different variants of this gun from 1895 to 1957.

The ARES Lee Enfield NO 4 MK1 Sniper is faithful replica of this designated sniper rifle. Not only that the gun's metal parts are 95% made of stainless steel, it also has a really nice High-quality wood stock giving it a very rugged feel, the feel of a true battle rifle. Much like the real steel gun, the ARES Lee Enfield NO 4 MK1 also features a smooth action, something this gun was well known for. This particular version features a scope right from the factory, just like the real one.