FG-42's

[sen24]

Here's a couple more less common photos showing the FG42 in use of the western front. In the first photo, the lead man carries a first model while peering around a disabled tank.
The second is a group of FJ between action. On the left you can see the unmistakable outline of the butt stocks of several Fg42s.
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[pitfighter]

Great document Lennard,

Some useful tactical info. there -

In B.H. Liddel Hart's book, The German General's Talk - he details the ways in which many of them simply opened up in captivity, to the degree that they couldn't help offering advice from a professional perspective.
I know this wasn't a General being interrogated in your document - but, it may go some way to explain a certain arrogance of attitude that was prevalent.

It is fascinating bit of reading.

https://www.amazon.com/German-Genera.../dp/0688060129

[Leper]

And another

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2509#detail

[August von Mackensen]

Forgotten Weapons

After reading this thread I coud say that this weapon is not forgotten, even by a few from us.

https://www.forgottenweapons.com/ger.../german-fg-42/

Very interesting thread here gents.

Matt

[sen24]

FG42 type 1 transferable dewat went for $195k plus auction %
Welded up bore and non matching but very early example.

FG42 type 2 went for $149k plus auction %
Still a lot of money for a reweld

[Willi Z.]

Usually bought, and then sold a year later or so, by speculative investors. These generally are not bought by folks who collect them. They collect $$$$$.