Krieghoff-produced variant of the Fallschirmjäger rifle. Krieghoff produced the early first-pattern FG 42s. Second pattern production moved to other manufacturers. Fewer than 2,000 of the first pattern were made. Type: Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1942, Germany Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 37" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military