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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Maschinenkarabiner 42(W)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1942
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1942
- Service Entry Year1942
- DesignerWalther
- Weight (Empty)4.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGermany
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.92×33mm Kurz
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length33 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire (single, burst, full‑auto)
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Trigger Typehammer firing
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity650 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Maximum Range800 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length409 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, rear: V-notch; front: hooded post
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Total Production200
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
0
years in production
200
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
259ASSAULT RIFLES5WORLD WAR II · ASSAULT RIFLES482GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS186PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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