November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Developed to arm German paratroopers during the Second World War, the now iconic Fallschirmjagergewehr 42 (FG-42) was a robust lightweight machine gun packing the the full punch of the standard German 8mm Mauser cartridge in a easy to carry platform. This semi automatic clone built by Smith Manufacturing recreates the quintessential WWII Second Model FG-42 for the civilian market. It features a 20" matte finished barrel chambered in the original 7.92x57mm cartridge, mounted with the iconic perforated second model compensator. Original styled flip up hooded post front sight and adjustable aperture rear sight. The quality blued milled receiver is stamped with imitation German eagle proofs in addition to "fzs" Krieghoff code. Furniture includes a laminate wood stock with checkered butt, 2-piece checkered 90 degree polymer pistol grip, perforated and ribbed laminate wood handguard, and stamped aluminum bipod. Rifle is accompanied by a fitted hard sided case with 4 total 20-round ZB-26 style magazines and factory paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually all of the factory finishes are retained throughout with a few light handling marks. Excellent mirror bore displaying crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. With original FG-42 examples scarcely encountered on the collectors market, this clone would make an excellent addition to any WWII arms collection! BAS
Manufacturer
Smith Manufacturing