* Caliber:7.92×57mm * Length:93.7cm (F); 106.6cm(G) * Barrel length:50.8cm (F); 52.5cm (L) * Unladen weight:4.38kg (F); 5.05kg (G) * Rate of fire:900 rounds/minute (F); 600 strokes/minute (G) * Capacity:10 and 20 round magazines The Fallschirmjägergewehr 42, better known by its nomenclature co
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