Sturmgewehr 52
Swiss experimental battle rifle
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The Sturmgewehr 52 (StG 52) was an experimental battle rifle developed and manufactured by the government-owned W+F Bern in Switzerland.[1] It was initially chambered for the 7.5 mm Kurzpatrone intermediate cartridge and was later developed as the Sturmgewehr 54 (StG 54), chambered for the 7.5 mm Swiss service cartridge.[2] The design was strongly influenced by the German FG 42, featuring side-mounted magazines and a muzzle attachment designed for launching rifle grenades.[3]
| Sturmgewehr 52 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1950s |
| Manufacturer | W+F Bern |
| Variants | Stgw 52; Stgw 54 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.5×38mm Kurzpatrone (Stg-51) 7.5×55mm Swiss (Stg-54) |
| Action | Gas-operated, tilting-bolt |
| Feed system | Magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Sturmgewehr 52 incorporated several design features associated with the German FG 42, including a side-mounted magazine and a similar overall layout. It was designed with a gas-operated action and a tilting-bolt locking system, and could be fitted with a muzzle device for launching rifle grenades. The later Sturmgewehr 54 retained the general design while being adapted to fire the standard 7.5×55mm Swiss service cartridge.