FG 42 - Wikipedia
The FG 42 (German: Fallschirmjägergewehr 42, "paratrooper rifle 42") is a selective-fire 7.92×57mm Mauser automatic rifle [4] [5] produced in Nazi Germany during World War II. [7] The weapon was developed specifically for the use of the Fallschirmjäger airborne infantry in 1942 and was used in very limited numbers until the end of the war.
FG-42: The ‘Fallschirmjäger 42’ German Paratrooper Rifle
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.
FG 42 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The FG 42 (German: Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 or "paratrooper rifle 42") was a battle rifle. It was made in Nazi Germany during World War II . The weapon was made for use by Fallschirmjäger airborne infantry in 1942.
German FG-42 - Forgotten Weapons
The FG42 (Fallschirmjagergewehr, in the German tradition of making four little words into one big word) was a rifle ahead of its time, made in small numbers for German parachute troops during WWII.
The Nazi’s FG-42 Rifle Was Born from the Depths of Defeat
Dec 7, 2023 · This was very true during World War II when the Nazi forces made numerous advances in firearms and warfare including the first assault rifle and the first general-purpose machine gun.
Air Assault Rifle: Germany’s Fabled FG42 - The Armory Life
Apr 20, 2021 · During WWII, U.S. Ordnance were greatly impressed with the FG42, the “paratrooper rifle” chambered in the standard German 7.92x57mm.
FG-42 - WW2 Weapons
German Parachute Troops Automatic Assault rifle FG-42 (Fallschirmjägergewehr 42; FjG42). History and specifications of FG-42 from Second World War.
The FG-42 Fallschirmjägergewehr | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Jun 24, 2014 · Of all the guns of World War II, the German FG-42, designed for use by German Fallschirmjäger or “Green Devils,” stands out as one of the rarest, most unique and timeless designs.
FG-42: Perhaps the Most Impressive WW2 Shoulder Rifle
Mar 8, 2023 · The first production version of the FG42 used a fantastically complex milled receiver and a distinctive sharply swept-back pistol grip. A contract to make 5,000 of them was awarded to Krieghoff in late spring of 1943, but by the fall its replacement was already well into development.
Fallschirmjaegergewehr 42 - WW2 Weapons
German Fallschirmjaegergewehr 42 (FG-42, FjG42), the automatic rifle of the paratroopers (Part II). Manufacture and service, animated 3D model, pictures and video.