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FN MAG / MAG-58

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The FN MAG (or MAG-58) is manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgium as general purpose machine gun.
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The FN MAG (or MAG-58) is manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgium as general purpose machine gun.

The FN MAG was developed in the 1950s and has been produced since 1958, and the machine gun has become a widely adopted 7.62 mm NATO-firing machine gun. Presently the weapon is used by more than 20 countries. MAG is an acronym standing for Mitrailleuse d'Appui General, which translates to English as 'general purpose machine gun' (GPMG).

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1 year 9 weeks ago, 8:26 PM

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Was used in war of vietnam mostly put no Helicopters.

1 year 5 weeks ago, 11:43 PM

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Know as the Mag-58. Good gun and will cost you alot of money to own. Gun shoots like a dream.

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Details of FN MAG / MAG-58

Department:
Machine Guns
Manufacturer:
FN
Action:
Gas Operated
Caliber:
7.62 x 51mm NATO, 7.62 mm (.308 in)

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