| Knötgen automatic rifle | |
| Origin: | German Empire |
| Type: | Automatic rifle |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Designer: | M. Knötgen |
| Design Date: | 1910, 1911 |
| Cartridge: | 7.92×57mm |
| Caliber: | 7.92mm |
| Barrels: | 2 |
| Action: | Delayed blowback |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | Iron |
The Knötgen automatic rifle is a two barrel automatic rifle of German origin. A machine gun derivative also existed as the Knötgen maschinengewehr.[1]
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.