German
In service: 1942–1959
Cartridge: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser (8 mm Mauser)
Caliber: 8 mm
Action: Recoil-operated, roller-locked bolt
Rate of fire: 1,100–1,200 round/min
Muzzle velocity: 755 m/s (2,475 ft/s)
Effective range: 1,000 m (1,100 yd)
Feed system: 50- or 250-round belt
Our MG42 was provided by Engler Custom Paintball Guns, it is a non-functioning display from all real parts.
Ammo Belt
Ammo Drum
Here is a side by side comparison of a real MG42 and a Hyper Firm (rubber) model. The first major difference is about 40 pounds of metal! The second is the details mainly in the recesses of the weapons.
As you can easily see the barrel shroud lacks any depth, but for the sake of our actor playing Kurz he will be able to use the rubber one for long shots then switch the real one for close ups.
