Description
The FG42 was one of the most innovative and unusual weapons produced by Germany during World War II. Designed specifically for the Fallschirmjäger, Germany’s elite paratrooper units, it aimed to combine the firepower of a machine gun with the portability of a rifle. Chambered in the standard 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge, the FG42 was capable of both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire. Its straight-line stock design helped control recoil, while features such as a side-mounted magazine, bipod, and compatibility with optics made it one of the most advanced infantry weapons of its time.
The FG42 had a rate of fire between 750 and 900 rounds per minute, making it formidable in combat, though its complexity and cost severely limited production. Only a few thousand were ever made, ensuring its reputation as both a rare and coveted weapon. The FG42’s forward-thinking design influenced later weapons such as the American M60, which borrowed heavily from its layout.
The minifigure accessory brings this rare weapon to life with details that reflect its streamlined profile, the addition of a scope, and the supporting bipod. It is perfect for representing German paratroopers, who often found themselves fighting in critical theatres such as Crete and Monte Cassino. Collectors will value its historical rarity, while builders can use it to equip elite minifigures with one of the most technologically advanced rifles of the war. The FG42 remains a symbol of German innovation and ambition in firearms design, making this accessory a truly distinctive addition to any collection.
Includes 1 x black plastic replica FG42 rifle.
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