The FG 42 had a 20-round, or sometimes 10 round, magazine that was mounted on the left side of the rifle. Though a side-mounted magazine was common in submachine guns of the time, the larger magazine with heavier ammunition of a full-powered rifle tended to unbalance the weapon.

Feb 20, 2024 · The weapon was air-cooled and utilized a straight-line stock similar to the MG-34 and MG-42, which greatly helped to reduce recoil in full auto fire. The FG-42 was fed from a 10- or 20-round magazine, which protruded from the left side of the receiver. The weight of the weapon was nearly 11 pounds. Photo by The Armory Life.

Apr 1, 2014 · Magazines - SMG Guns will be supplying two magazines for each FG-42. The aftermarket magazine that will work is also the magazine used in the Czech ZB-26. IMA USA has these ZB-26 magazines for $50 each currently.

After several prototypes and variants, Luftwaffe got a rifle that met the requirements of the LC-6 specification and the FG-42 was born. The FG-42 used side-mounted magazines and had a number of extra features, including a folding set of bipods as well as the ability to accept optics.

Sep 15, 2014 · In this thread, we'll be taking an in-depth look at a modern reproduction of the second model FG42 built in Decatur, Texas by Rick Smith and his team at Smith Manufacturing Group (SMG).

Jan 26, 2022 · The FG 42 was a powerful automatic rifle developed by the Germans during WWII and served in a similar role to the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). It was designed for and used by the elite Fallschirmjäger paratroopers.

The FG 42 had a 20, or sometimes 10, round magazine which was put into the left side of the rifle. It was quite usual for submachine guns to have magazines on the side, but the bigger magazine with the heavier cartridges of a rifle quite un balanced .

Apr 20, 2021 · For the FG42, its use as an LMG was limited by a 20-round magazine that was rapidly depleted with a 750 rpm cyclic rate. A U.S. soldier holds a FG42 captured near St. Lo in July 1944. The spike bayonet is missing in this photo.

Dec 7, 2023 · After several prototypes and variants, Luftwaffe got a rifle that met the requirements of the LC-6 specification and the FG-42 was born. The FG-42 used side-mounted magazines and had a...

The FG 42 used the 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge with 20 round magazines. 10 round magazines existed as well. As a semi-automatic rifle it fires from a closed bolt position. Accuracy is similar to a contemporary rifle.