Original FG42: A Detailed Comparison of the 1st and 2nd Patterns

Get Entered to WIN this legendary FG 42! DEADLINE to ENTER is 08/31/23 @ 11:59pm (PST). Today we are looking at examples of the 1st pattern (Type E) and second pattern (Type G) FG42, comparing their construction and disassembling both to get a close look at the internal differences. Despite sharing the basic mechanism, these two models share zero parts in common, not even the bayonets or magazines. We will also discuss the developmental path of the FG-42, and why the majority of production was the 2nd pattern but the vast majority of combat use was the 1st pattern... Cool Forgotten Weapons merch! Contact: Forgotten Weapons 6281 N. Oracle 36270 Tucson, AZ 85740