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POTD: Mauser MG81 - The Aircraft Gun That Came to Earth

Summary by alloutdoor.com
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! This German MG81 light machine gun represents one of World War II’s most adaptable weapons—an aircraft gun pressed into ground service as Germany’s situation grew desperate. Originally developed to replace the MG15 in flexible aircraft mounts, this 7.92mm machine gun found new life in infantry roles during the war’s final years. The MG81’s design reflects its aerial origins. Manufactured without fixed sights …
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alloutdoor.com broke the news in on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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