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M2 Browning vs MG 42

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M2 Browning

Active Fabrique Nationale General Dynamics Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. U.S. Ordnance Former Manroy Engineering Sabre Defence Industries Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company High Standard Firearms Savage Arms Corporation Buffalo Arms Corporation Gener

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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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M2 Browning Specs Snapshot

Weight 1344 oz
Barrel Length 45 in
Overall Length 65.1 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Action Type recoil-operated
Avg Used Price $30,000.00
Avg New Price $13,500.00

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 +934.88 oz
Barrel Length +24.1 in
Overall Length +17.1 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price +$5,000.00
Avg New Price +$13,500.00

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