The Fallschirmjager-Gewehr 42, a selective-fire rifle designed exclusively for German paratroopers. An engineering marvel that influenced postwar rifle design including the M60 machine gun. Type: Rifle Action: Automatic Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1942, Germany Weight: 211.2 oz Overall length: 37" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Airborne, Military