MG51
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MG51 | |
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Type | General purpose machine gun |
Place of origin | Switzerland |
Service history | |
Used by | Swiss Army |
Production history | |
Produced | 1951-Now |
Specifications | |
Caliber | 7.5mm |
Action | recoil |
Feed system | Belt |
Sights | Iron |
The MG51 is a General Purpose Machine Gun manufactured by W+F of Switzerland. The weapon is based on the MG42 but instead made from heavier quality machined components and just slightly heavier.