Knötgen automatic rifle
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| Knötgen automatic rifle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic rifle |
| Place of origin |  Germany |
| 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 |
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]
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.
