First true general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) — equally effective on bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount. Fired at 800-900 rpm, earning the name "Hitler's Buzzsaw." Complex and expensive to manufacture. Type: Machine Gun Action: Recoil-Operated Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 50 Year introduced: 1934, Germany Weight: 57 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military