CETME · Assault-Rifle · Discontinued · 1958
| Weight (empty) | 4500 g (158.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1015 mm (39.96") |
| Barrel Length | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 786 m/s (2579 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2880 J (2124 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The CETME Modelo 58 (also known as the Model B) is a Spanish selective-fire battle rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm, developed by the Centro de Estudios Tecnicos de Materiales Especiales (CETME). It was the production evolution of the earlier Model A prototype and represents the version that first entered mass service with the Spanish Armed Forces in 1958. The Modelo 58 operates on the roller-delayed blowback system designed by Ludwig Vorgrimler, a former Mauser engineer who fled to Spain after Worl...
Country of Origin: Spain
Designer: Ludwig Vorgrimler