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The original MG42 is one of the most feared and iconic machine guns of World War II, introduced by Germany in 1942 to replace the slower and more complex MG34. Chambered in 7.92×57mm Mauser, it became legendary for its blistering rate of fire — up to 1,500 rounds per minute — which gave it a terrifying ripping-canvas sound on the battlefield. Built with stamped steel to speed up production, the MG42 proved incredibly reliable, easy to maintain, and devastatingly effective in both defensive and offensive roles. Its design was so advanced that it directly influenced post-war machine guns, including the modern MG3 still used by NATO forces today. Firing the MG42 at Churchill Shooting Budapest is one of the most intense and historic shooting experiences available — a true cinematic thrill and absolutely one of the most unforgettable daytime activities in Budapest. If you want to feel raw WWII engineering and understand why this gun shaped modern warfare, the MG42 is a once-in-a-lifetime must-try. Seen in movies: – Saving Private Ryan – Fury – Enemy at the Gates – Countless WWII films featuring German forces Featured in games: – Call of Duty (WWII titles) – Battlefield (WWII games) – Red Orchestra series – Numerous WWII tactical shooters and sims Used by militaries & forces: – German Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS (primary WWII users) – Various post-war nations that reused captured MG42s – Modern descendants (like the MG3) adopted by many NATO armies Fact: The MG42’s insane rate of fire was so distinctive that Allied soldiers could identify it by sound alone. It fired so fast that individual shots blurred into a buzz — which gave birth to its famous nickname, “Hitler’s Buzzsaw.” Even non-shooters instantly recognise the sound from movies and games.