Pre-Production FG-42 (Type C)
This video provides an in-depth look at a rare pre-production FG-42 rifle, serial number 015, manufactured by Rheinmetall. It's positioned between the early prototypes and the troops trial guns. The presenter highlights specific variations from the standard 'first pattern' FG-42, including a different rear sight and a split pin for the trigger group. The rifle's provenance is traced back to a noted Dutch collector and originally the Rheinmetall factory museum. The video also discusses the connection to the French MAS-36 bayonet and explores the early development of the FG42.














