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SIG SG 510

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The SIG SG 510, known in Swiss service as the Sturmgewehr 57, is a selective fire battle rifle designed by Rudolf Amsler for the Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft, using a roller delayed blowback action. Adopted by the Swiss Army in 1957 chambered for the 7.5x55mm GP 11 cartridge, it served as the mechanical and design basis for the export SG 510 family, including a 7.62x51mm NATO variant. Beyond Switzerland it was used by Bolivia, Chile, Monaco, Ukraine and Zaire. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO 1
Caliber
7.5x55mm 1
Caliber
7.5×55mm Swiss 2
Service Status
In Service 1
Service Status
Retired 2
Weapon Class
Battle rifle 1
Introduced Year
1957 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Rifle 1
FAQs

How does the SIG Stgw 57 action work?

Forgotten Weapons: The design is based on the German roller-locking system, and uses a delayed blowback system like the StG45 rather than a truly locked mechanism.

How long was the SIG Stgw 57 the main Swiss infantry rifle, and who else adopted it?

Forgotten Weapons: The Stgw57 was the primary Swiss infantry rifle until the 1980s, when the SIG 550 was adopted to replace it. The Stgw57 was also adopted by the Bolivian and Chilean armies.
Connections

Operated By

United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source MilitaryFactory.com: SIG SG 510 (Sturmgewehr Model 510)

Used In

The Troubles, Wars
Source Wikipedia: SIG SG 510
In the Other Atlases

Manufactured By

SIG Group

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: SIG SG 510
SIG Sauer

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: SIG SG 510
Sources
1. Wikipedia: SIG SG 510
  • Opening paragraph
    selective fire battle rifle
  • Lead section
    As an assault rifle, the model AM 55 entered service in the Swiss Army in three designations F. ass. 57 7.5mm (Fr: Fusil d'Assaut; Ital: Fucile d'Assalto 1957) and 7.5mm Stgw.
  • Infobox: cartridge
    7.5×55mm GP 11 (Stgw. 57) 7.62×51mm NATO (SG 510-4)
  • Infobox: service
    1957-present
  • Caliber attribute (sig-sg-510)
    Adopted by the Swiss Army in 1957 chambered for the 7.5x55mm GP 11 cartridge, it served as the mechanical and design basis for the export SG 510 family, including a 7.62x51mm NATO variant.
  • Used In: The Troubles, Infobox: wars
    The Troubles For the SG 510-4: 1973 Chilean coup d'état Armed conflict for control of the favelas
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2. Wikidata: SIG SG 510
Wikidata Q267108, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
SIG SG 510 (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q267108 (P729 service entry): 1957
Quote, Wikidata Q267108 (P729 service entry): 1957
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1957.
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MilitaryFactory.com: SIG SG 510 (Sturmgewehr Model 510)
MilitaryFactory.comOperated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
Quote, Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
[ Bolivia; Chile; Monaco; Switzerland; Ukraine; United States (civilian) ]
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