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This revolutionary semi-automatic rifle was produced in limited numbers for the German ''Fallschirmjäger'' (Airborne) during the Second World War.  The slim in-line design, coupled with the side mounted 20 round magazine made it one of the more distinctive designs of its era.  Early models came with a dramatically angled pistol grip and metal furniture while later models had a standard grip and wooden furniture (possibly due to wartime shortages).  In addition though most had iron sights later models came with a low powered optical sight.
This revolutionary automatic rifle was produced in limited numbers for the German ''Fallschirmjäger'' (Airborne) during the Second World War.  The slim in-line design, coupled with the side mounted 20 round magazine made it one of the more distinctive designs of its era.  Early models came with a dramatically angled pistol grip and metal furniture while later models had a standard grip and wooden furniture (possibly due to wartime shortages).  In addition though most had iron sights later models came with a low powered optical sight.




Revision as of 00:14, 28 March 2009

The FG 42 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

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FG 42 rifle with iron sights flipped up (no scope mounted), 1st pattern with metal buttstock and pistol grip - 7.92x57mm‎
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This revolutionary automatic rifle was produced in limited numbers for the German Fallschirmjäger (Airborne) during the Second World War. The slim in-line design, coupled with the side mounted 20 round magazine made it one of the more distinctive designs of its era. Early models came with a dramatically angled pistol grip and metal furniture while later models had a standard grip and wooden furniture (possibly due to wartime shortages). In addition though most had iron sights later models came with a low powered optical sight.



Television

  • Atreides Troops in the mini series Frank Herbert's Dune, standing in for a fictional Laser weapon - 7.92 Mauser.

Video Games

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