Fallschirmjagergewehr 42 from the left

Fallschirmjagergewehr 42 from the left

Here we see the Fallschirmjagergewehr 42, an automatic rifle produced for the German airborne infantry. This is a early example of the weapon, easily identifiable by the swept back pistol grip.

This image came from the US War Department Technical Manual TM-E 30-451 Handbook on Germany Military Forces

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (10 March 2023), Fallschirmjagergewehr 42 from the left , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_FG42_left.html

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