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Barnitzke machine gun
Photo: Cutaway · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Germany
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Barnitzkemachinegun

Barnitzke machine gun
Barnitzke machine gun Photo: Cutaway · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
40
Reliability
70
Accuracy
55
Barrel Endurance
65
Mount Versatility
45
Controllability
50
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
55
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
100/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
40
Reliability
70
Accuracy
55
Barrel Endurance
65
Mount Versatility
45
Controllability
50
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Barnitzke machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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55
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge7.92×57mm
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Case Length57 mm
◈Operation2MOD.2
▣Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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