The Rheinmetall FG 42 Type II (Late) is a WW2 first produced in 1942. It carries a scarcity score of 98/100 based on tracked survey data, with 1 active listing currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $355,689.
The FG 42 Type II (Late) was developed by Rheinmetall for the Luftwaffe during World War II, specifically in 1942, to provide Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) with a powerful, versatile rifle combining features of a light machine gun and a battle rifle. Its creation stemmed from direct combat experiences and the need for a single, adaptable weapon that could be dropped with paradrop teams in a compact form. This highly innovative weapon was essentially a specialized paratrooper's rifle intended to replace multiple infantry armaments.
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