Correction to my last post
When I was in Germany, '59-'62, the Germans had some impressive full auto small arms(based on their WWII designs). Far superior the our M1s, which were still in use at that time, and superior to our M14s, which we finally obtained about '60.
They used to come onto our base several times a year and demonstrate, with blanks, what they could do. They were absolutely friendly and most of them spoke english and would answer any question we put to them.
Hopefully they are doing a professional job in Afghanistan now that we can't shoot back!
Thanx for the info and thanx to the rest of those who responded to my MG query. Stay Free!