MG 39 Rh
The MG39 Rh was a machine gun of German origin.[1] The only surviving example is at the Military Historical Institute of Prague in Czech Republic.
| Maschinengewehr MG39 Rh | |
|---|---|
| Type | General purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Louis Stange |
| Designed | 1937 |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.58 kg (21.1 lb) |
| Length | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) |
| Barrel length | 599 mm (23.6 in) (660 mm (26 in) with flash hider) |
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Caliber | 7.92 mm (0.312 in) |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Gas operated |
| Effective firing range | 100-1600 m in 100 m increments |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron sights |
References
- "Dead End: MG 39 Rh". Forgottenweapons.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
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