World's first mass-produced assault rifle, combining the range of a rifle with the firepower of a submachine gun. Pioneered the intermediate cartridge concept adopted worldwide. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.92x33mm Kurz Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1944, Germany Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 37" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military