Carl Gustaf m/45

Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori · Submachine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1945

Weight (empty)3430 g (121.0 oz)
Overall Length808 mm (31.81")
Barrel Length213 mm (8.39")
Magazine Capacity36 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismOpen Bolt
Muzzle Velocity425 m/s (1394 fps)
Muzzle Energy600 J (443 ft·lbf)
Effective Range200 m (219 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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