Knötgen automatic rifle
Knötgen automatic rifle | |
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Type | Automatic rifle |
Place of origin | Germany |
Production history | |
Designer | M. Knötgen |
Designed | 1910, 1911 |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 7.92×57mm |
Caliber | 7.92mm |
Barrels | 2 |
Action | Delayed Blowback |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron |
The Knötgen automatic rifle is a two barrel automatic rifle of German origin.[1][2] A machine gun derivative also existed as the Knötgen maschinengewehr.[3]
Overview
The Knötgen automatic rifle is a two barrel, magazine fed light machine gun using a delayed blowback operation. It uses two bolts and has a spring buffer and cocking lever in the stock. It was the first firearm to have a pistol grip inserted magazine.
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