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Krieghoff FG42 8x57mm (Paratrooper)

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

German paratrooper automatic rifle, combining light machine gun and battle rifle features. Fired from closed bolt semi-auto, open bolt full-auto. Semi-auto reproduction imports only. Highly collectible.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 8x57mm IS

Capacity: 20

Year introduced: 1943, Germany

Weight: 148 oz

Overall length: 37"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collector