Rheinmetall-designed variant of the FG 42 that lost the competition but contributed design elements. The FG 42 design competition involved Rheinmetall, Krieghoff, and others. Rheinmetall's design influenced the final specification. Type: Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1942, Germany Weight: 124 oz Overall length: 37" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military