The M60, nicknamed 'The Pig,' was developed as a versatile US military machine gun, merging German FG42 operating systems with MG42 belt-feed mechanisms. Despite its adoption in 1957 to simplify logistics, early prototypes faced significant mechanical issues like weak firing pins and stellite barrel warping. While designed for full-auto fire with a push-through link system, later durability problems led to its replacement by the M240.
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