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Meet the VZ52/57, a VZ52 rechambered to 7.62×39 through a novel conversion method.
If you ever wanted to fire a VZ52 than you likely hit a dead end while searching for the proper ammunition, rejoice as there has been a solution! The VZ52/57 is a conversion chambered in 7.52x39mm rather than the defunct 7.62x45mm. Czechoslovakia adopted VZ52 pattern in 1952 and the nation became a Warsaw pact member…
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Sig SG 510 (Sturmgewehr 57), the original Next Generation Squad Weapon?
Why the Stgw. 57 when the rifle (the K31) is fine? Problem Peers have adopted self loading and fully automatic infantry weapons, the Swiss Military is not able to maintain such a volume of firepower at medium and longer ranges. Examples include: the Kalashnikov, the FAL, the CETME/G3, and the M14. Solution A roller delayed…
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A brief history of Swiss manually operated military rifles
Swiss military rifles: muzzle loaders to straight pulls This article is a brief overview on the history of Swiss military rifles from just before the foundation of the new Federal state until their last straight pull rifle. This is not an exhaustive list of every development; I have done my best to make my overview…