Attempted high-rate-of-fire variant of the MG 34, firing at 1,200 rpm. Replaced by the MG 42 which achieved similar rates with simpler construction. Only about 1,200 produced before MG 42 took priority. Type: Machine Gun Action: Recoil-Operated Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Capacity: 50 Year introduced: 1941, Germany Weight: 57 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military