West Point Military Museum - Light Machine Guns / 11 German WWIIM G42
Bill Maloney 3/13/2009 |
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Caliber: 7.92mm
Action: Recoil, roller locking
Muzzle Velocity: 2,400 fps
Range: 1,100 yards
Rate of fire: 1,200 rounds per minute
Magazine Capacity: Belt feed 50 or 250 round belts
Barrel Length: 21 inches
Overall Length: 48 inches
Weight: 25 lbs 8 oz
Year Built: 1942
Cost: $250RM