Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori · Submachine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1945
| Weight (empty) | 3430 g (121.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 808 mm (31.81") |
| Barrel Length | 213 mm (8.39") |
| Magazine Capacity | 36 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 425 m/s (1394 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 600 J (443 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Carl Gustaf m/45, officially the Kulsprutepistol m/45 (Kpist m/45), is a Swedish 9x19mm submachine gun designed by Gunnar Johansson and manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna. Adopted in 1945, it served as the standard submachine gun of the Swedish Army until being phased out in favor of the Ak 4 and Ak 5 rifles, with the Swedish Home Guard retiring it in April 2007. The m/45 is a simple, robust, blowback-operated open-bolt SMG built around a tubular steel receiver wi...
Country of Origin: Sweden
Designer: Gunnar Johansson