German MG42
Machine Gun

7.62mm MG42—
Maker: bnz   German wartime code
                    for Steyr-Daimler-Puch,
                    Austria
Calibre:         7.92mm
Cartridge:      7.92 x 57mm
Length, overall: 48.0 in. [1220 mm]
Length, barrel: 21.0 in. [533 mm]
Weight:         25.5lb. [11.6kg] with bipod
Feed:            Metal non-disintegrating belt,
                    50 rounds, often joined
                    together 5x to make 250rd.
Operation:     Recoil, roller locking lugs
Rate of fire:   1200rpm (cyclic rate,
                     full auto only)