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Kulspruta m/42

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Kulspruta m/42
TypeMachine gun
Place of originSweden
Service history
In service1942-1980s
1980s-Present (Ksp m/39)
Used bySweden
Production history
DesignerJohn Moses Browning
Designed1942
ManufacturerCarl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori
Produced1937-1944
No. built≈7600 pieces
VariantsKsp m/42
Ksp m/42 (B)
Specifications
Mass16 kg
Length1351 mm
Barrel length607 mm

Cartridge6.5×55mm
8×63mm patron m/32
7.62×51mm NATO
ActionRecoil
Rate of fire600-720 rounds per minute
Maximum firing range1800 to 2000 m
Feed systemBelt
SightsIron

Ksp m/42, Swedish designation for a heavily modified, license-built derivative of the M1919A6 chambered in 6.5×55mm or 8×63mm patron m/32 and from 1975 in 7.62×51mm NATO.

The Ksp m/42B was a lighter version with a distinctive bipod, shoulder stock (used in a similar way as the M1919A6) and a spade grip chambered in 6.5×55mm and later in 7.62×51mm which can be recognised in its corrosion resistant green finish.[1]

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