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Heckler & Koch HK21 vs MG 42

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Heckler & Koch HK21

Heckler & Koch Fábrica de Braço de Prata SEDENA

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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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Heckler & Koch HK21 Specs Snapshot

Weight 279.36 oz
Barrel Length 17.7 in
Overall Length 40.2 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber HK21
Action Type blowback
Avg Used Price $18,000.00
Avg New Price $25,000.00

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 -129.76 oz
Barrel Length -3.2 in
Overall Length -7.8 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price -$7,000.00
Avg New Price +$25,000.00