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The First Sturmgewehr: The MKb42(H)

The First Sturmgewehr: The MKb42(H)

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Published on November 27, 2024
Duration: 24:27

This video delves into the history and technical details of the MKb42(H), the precursor to the iconic German Sturmgewehr. It highlights the rifle's development by Haenel starting in 1938, its select-fire capability, and its chambering for the 8x33mm cartridge. The analysis focuses on unique features like the open-bolt design, the reasoning behind it (preventing cook-offs), and how this differed from later closed-bolt Sturmgewehr models. It also touches upon Hitler's initial rejection of the design and the eventual production of the MKb42(H) as a stopgap measure for the Eastern Front, marking the first combat use of the assault rifle concept.

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