The FG-42 (Second Model) was a German paratrooper rifle designed to meet stringent Luftwaffe requirements, including matching the Kar98k's length and weight while offering both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire. Its innovative design features a rotating bolt, a dual-mode firing system (open bolt for full-auto, closed for semi-auto), and a spring-loaded stock to manage the recoil of the 8mm Mauser cartridge. Disassembly reveals a complex but logical mechanism, including a unique side-mounted magazine and a bolt/gas piston assembly.
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