SIG AK53
| AK-53 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle Rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1953 |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| No. built | Approx. 50 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.5×55mm Swiss |
| Action | Blow-forward |
| Feed system | 20 Round Box Magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The SIG AK53 was an experimental battle rifle from Switzerland that was designed in the early 1950s.
Operation
The AK53 used the blow-forward principle of operation. The AK53 was developed during the late 1940s and early 1950s but was rejected. However, it did lead to the SIG SG 510 battle rifle, which was in use for over thirty years.
References
- http://www.forgottenweapons.com/rifles/swiss-ak-52/
- Cormack, A. J. R. (1972). Small Arms Prfile 10: The SIG Service Rifle. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Profile Publications Ltd.
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