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 42 vs RPK
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RPK
Vyatskiye Polyany Machine-Building Plant
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
RPK Specs Snapshot
Weight
N/A
Barrel Length
23.2 in
Overall Length
40.9 in
Standard Capacity
N/A
Caliber
7.62×39mm M43
Action Type
gas-operated
Avg Used Price
$5,760.00
Avg New Price
$8,000.00
Differences At A Glance
Weight
Barrel Length
-2.3 in
Overall Length
+7.1 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price
+$19,240.00
Avg New Price
-$8,000.00
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