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Carl Gustav m/45
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1945 - 1964
Caliber
Overview
The Carl Gustav m/45, commonly known as the Swedish K, is a Swedish submachine gun designed by Gunnar Johnsson with a distinctive tubular receiver and fixed perforated barrel jacket. It was renowned for its extreme reliability, simplicity, and ease of field stripping without tools. The m/45 was widely exported and saw extensive service with U.S. special forces in Vietnam.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
31.8 in (808 mm) extended
Barrel Length
8.4 in (213 mm)
Weight
7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Aperture rear, blade front
Magazine Capacity
36 rounds
Additional Information
country
Sweden
action Type
Blowback, open bolt
rate Of Fire
600 rpm
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