Designer M. Knötgen Cartridge 7.92×57mm | Place of origin Germany Designed 1910, 1911 Caliber 7.92mm | |
The Knötgen automatic rifle is a two barrel automatic rifle of German origin. A machine gun derivative also existed as the Knötgen maschinengewehr.
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.
References
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