The Rheinmetall FG 42 Type II (Late) Lot 30 is a Rifle first produced in 1942. It carries a scarcity score of 100/100 based on tracked survey data, with 15 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $134,548.
The FG 42 (Fallschirmjägergewehr 42) was developed by Rheinmetall for the German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) during World War II, following the disastrous airborne assault on Crete which highlighted the need for a single, versatile weapon combining rifle and machine gun capabilities. This late Type II model, produced in 1942, reflects ongoing design improvements intended to address early operational challenges and simplify production.
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