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FN Minimi vs MG 42

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FN Minimi

FN Herstal FN USA Thales Australia Beretta Bofors Carl Gustav Caracal International Pindad Sumitomo Heavy Industries

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MG 42

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

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FN Minimi Specs Snapshot

Weight 251.2 oz
Barrel Length 18.3 in
Overall Length 40.9 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber 5.56×45mm NATO / 7.62×51mm NATO
Action Type Gas-actuated , open bolt
Avg Used Price $6,500.00
Avg New Price $8,500.00

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 -157.92 oz
Barrel Length -2.6 in
Overall Length -7.1 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price -$18,500.00
Avg New Price +$8,500.00

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