| Sturmgewehr 52 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1950s |
| Manufacturer | W+F Bern |
| No. built | approx. 500 |
| Variants | Stgw52, Stgw54 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.5mm Kurzpatrone, 7.5x55mm Swiss |
| Caliber | 7.5mm |
| Action | gas-operated |
| Feed system | Magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Sturmgewehr 52 (STG-52) was a battle rifle manufactured by the government-owned W+F Bern of Switzerland. It was chambered in the 7.5mm Kurzpatrone cartridge and later the 7.5mm Swiss service round as the Sturmgewehr 54, which was fed from the left-hand side. The Sturmgewehr 52 was heavily patterned after the German FG 42 as it was fed from the side from a 30- or 40-round magazine and was also fitted with a muzzle attachment capable of launching rifle grenades.[1]
See also
References
- German Automatic Rifles 1941-45: Gew 41, Gew 43, FG 42 and StG 44, by Chris McNab, Osprey Publishing, ISBN 1780963858, page 67
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