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MG 34 vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
MG 34
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
MG 34
MG3
Production
1934–1945
1959–present
Units produced
~577,000
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
MG 34
MG3
Overall length
1219 mm
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
627 mm
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
12.1 kg with bipod
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
50 or 250 rounds
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Recoil-operated, rotating bolt
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Selective fire
Full auto only
Sights
Iron sights adjustable rear
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
MG 34
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