UsedGuns.net

Verified Firearm Specifications

Search our database of normalized firearm specifications. Compare precise weights, barrel lengths, and action types across thousands of unique models.

vs

Bren light machine gun vs MG 42

Objective Side-by-Side

Bren light machine gun

Royal Small Arms Factory John Inglis and Company Lithgow Small Arms Factory Rifle Factory Ishapore

Bren light machine gun image

MG 42

Großfuß AG [ de ] Mauser Werke AG Wilhelm Gustloff Stiftung Steyr-Daimler-Puch MAGET (Maschinenbau und Gerätebau GmbH, Berlin-Tegel)

MG 42 image

Bren light machine gun Specs Snapshot

Weight 364.8 oz
Barrel Length 25 in
Overall Length 45.5 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber .303 British 7.92×57mm Mauser [ a ] .30-06 Springfield [ b ] 7.62×51mm NATO [ c ] 7.62×39mm [ d ]
Action Type gas-operated
Avg Used Price $15,000.00
Avg New Price $0.00

MG 42 Specs Snapshot

Weight 409.12 oz
Barrel Length 20.9 in
Overall Length 48 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber 7.92×57mm Mauser
Action Type recoil-operated
Avg Used Price $25,000.00
Avg New Price $0.00

Differences At A Glance

Weight -44.32 oz
Barrel Length +4.1 in
Overall Length -2.5 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price -$10,000.00
Avg New Price Even

Related Comparisons

MG 42 vs Type 100 machine gun MG 42 vs MG 45 MG 42 vs Rkm wz. 28 MG 42 vs MG 15 MG 42 vs MG 34 MG 42 vs Vickers .50 machine gun