First shots: New FG-42 1st Model from SMG
This video showcases the first shots of a new reproduction FG-42 1st Model rifle from SMG. The presenter highlights its features, contrasting it with the 2nd Model, noting the 1st Model's milled receiver, stamped sheet metal stock, steep pistol grip, and bipod placement on the gas block. The rifle is chambered in 8mm Mauser and uses ZB-26 20-round magazines. The description also provides historical context for the FG-42's development, explaining the original German paratrooper tactics and the weapon's intended role.













