Knötgen automatic rifle

The Knötgen automatic rifle is a two barrel automatic rifle of German origin.^[1] A machine gun derivative also existed as the Knötgen maschinengewehr.^[2]

Knötgen automatic rifle
Type	Automatic rifle
Place of origin	German Empire
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, 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.

See also

• List of machine guns
• List of multiple-barrel firearms