FG42

FG42The FG42 (German: Fallschirmjagergewehr 42) is a selective-fire battle rifle produced in Nazi Germany during World War 2. The weapon was developed specifically for the use of the Fallschirmjager airborne infantry in 1942 and was used in very limited numbers until the end of the war.

It combined the characteristics and firepower of a light machine gun in a lightweight form no larger than standard-issue Kar98K bolt-action rifle. Considered one of the most advanced weapons designs of World War 2.