Madsen Light Machine Gun vs MG 42

Side-by-side technical comparison

Madsen Light Machine Gun

Other WeaponsDiscontinued

Other WeaponsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Madsen Light Machine Gun

MG 42

Manufacturer

Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat / Compagnie Madsen

Mauser Werke, Grossfuss, Steyr-Daimler-Puch

Country

Production

1896–1965

1942–1945

Units produced

~130,000

400,000+

Specifications

Spec

Madsen Light Machine Gun

MG 42

Overall length

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48.0 in (1,220 mm)

Barrel length

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21.0 in (533 mm)

Weight

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25.6 lb (11.6 kg)

Magazine capacity

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Belt-fed (50 or 250 rounds)

Action type

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Recoil-operated, roller-locked

Trigger type

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Full-auto only

Sights

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Adjustable rear, blade front

Calibers

Madsen Light Machine Gun

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MG 42

7.92x57mm Mauser

Madsen Light Machine Gun MG 42

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