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German FG42(I) Krieghoff (1153)
Product Code: 8375
Price: €SOLD
Product Description
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An extremely rare German FG 42 Type 1 assault rifle in 7.92x57mm calibre. Late large rivetted trigger guard. Code marked "fzs" for Krieghoff and complete with Luftwaffe WaA acceptance marks. Complete with bayonet and bipod and retaining 90% original paint finish. Matching serial numbers except for bipod. Serial number 1153.
The Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 (paratrooper rifle 42) is a selective fire battle rifle that was specifically designed and manufactured for use by Luftwaffe parartoopers. Only 2,000 Type 1 rifes were manufactured before the introduction of the Type 2. The FG 42 is one of the rarest and most desireable historical weapons of WWII.
Product Specifications
Caliber | 7.92x57IS |
Barrel length | 500 mm |
Magazine Capacity | 20 |