SIG (Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft) · Battle-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1963
| Weight (empty) | 4250 g (149.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1015 mm (39.96") |
| Barrel Length | 505 mm (19.88") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 790 m/s (2592 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2940 J (2168 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The SIG SG 510-4 is the export-oriented battle rifle variant of the Swiss Sturmgewehr 57 (Stgw 57), rechambered from the Swiss-only 7.5x55mm GP11 cartridge to the more widely available 7.62x51mm NATO. Introduced in 1963 by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft, the 510-4 retains the Stgw 57's roller-delayed blowback action and fluted chamber, but features a shorter and lighter barrel, simplified diopter sights, a wooden forearm in place of the perforated metal handguard, an integrated forward-mo...
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Designer: SIG