Knötgen automatic rifle
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]
| Knötgen automatic rifle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | German Empire |
| 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 |
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
- http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/MG/I/MG-A.html
- http://www.freepatentsonline.com/993175.pdf
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2013-01-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
See also
- List of machine guns
- List of multiple barrel firearms
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