[rjsimmon]

Except that is isn’t.

Yep, it is. The development of the M60 was derived from the MG42 and FG42 as the T-44. It also integrated the Johnson machinegun design from the M1941.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Nope, it may have inspired it but they are completely different.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

The only thing the FG42 and MG42 have in common is 1942 and Germany.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

The proof...
MG42 Bolt

M60 Bolt

[bruoz]

show me the gas tube on the mg42