The predecessor to the MG 42, the first general-purpose machine gun concept in any military. Served throughout WWII in vehicle mounts, anti-aircraft roles, and infantry support as the MG 42 took over primary infantry service. Type: Machine Gun Action: Automatic Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 250 Year introduced: 1934, Germany Weight: 604.8 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Support, Anti-Aircraft, Vehicle