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MG 34 vs MG 42

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MG 34

Rheinmetall-Borsig AG Soemmerda Mauserwerke AG Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG Waffenwerke Brünn

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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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MG 34 Specs Snapshot

Weight N/A
Barrel Length 24.7 in
Overall Length 48 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber 7.92×57mm Mauser
Action Type recoil-operated
Avg Used Price $5,760.00
Avg New Price $8,000.00

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
Barrel Length +3.8 in
Overall Length Even
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price -$19,240.00
Avg New Price +$8,000.00

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