The Krieghoff FG42 Type II (original) is a Rifle first produced in 1944. It carries a scarcity score of 99/100 based on tracked survey data, with 14 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $250,000.
The FG42 Type II, developed by Rheinmetall for the Luftwaffe, was a highly innovative and advanced automatic rifle designed specifically for paratroopers during World War II. Entering production in 1944, it aimed to combine the firepower of a machine gun with the portability of a rifle, providing a versatile weapon capable of fully automatic fire from an airborne assault. Its radical design, including an in-line stock and side-mounted magazine, addressed specific tactical requirements for airborne operations.
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