Automatgevär m/42 (Ljungman)

Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1942

Weight (empty)4710 g (166.1 oz)
Overall Length1214 mm (47.80")
Barrel Length622 mm (24.49")
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Direct Impingement
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity745 m/s (2444 fps)
Muzzle Energy2517 J (1856 ft·lbf)
Effective Range600 m (656 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish

The Automatgevär m/42 (Ag m/42), commonly known as the Ljungman after its designer Erik Eklund of AB C.J. Ljungmans Verkstäder, is a Swedish semi-automatic battle rifle chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish. Introduced in 1942 and produced at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, it was the first semi-automatic rifle adopted by a major military to use a true direct gas impingement system — predating the AR-15 by sixteen years. The action uses a tilting bolt similar to the SVT-40 and FN FAL, an...

Country of Origin: Sweden

Designer: Erik Eklund