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Kulspruta m/39
The Kulspruta m/39 (ksp m/39) is the Swedish version of the ZB vz. 26 machine gun.
| Kulspruta m/39 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Machine gun |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1939-present |
| Used by | Sweden |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Moses Browning |
| Designed | 1942 |
| Manufacturer | Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori |
| Produced | 1937-1944 |
| No. built | ≈7600 pieces |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 6.5×55mm 8×63mm patron m/32 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 600-720 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 1800 to 2400 m |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron |
In 1939, ZB vz. 26s were purchased from Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori. These featured a quick-change, finned barrel for enhanced cooling, box magazine, and bipod. They were chambered in 8×63mm patron m/32.[1] The tank-mounted variant used a 250 round belt. Available in both left and right hand feeds, the left hand feed being used in the Combat Vehicle 90.[2]
After World War II ended, most of the guns were converted to 6.5×55mm, and in 1975 were re-barreled to 7.62×51mm NATO.[3]
References
- ^ Scarlata, Paul (1 September 2018). "SWEDISH SMALL ARMS OF WWII PART 2: Fran Iottakarer till Kulspruta m/42". Firearms News.
- ^ https://www.gotlandsforsvarshistoria.se/vapen/4-132.htm
- ^ Scarlata, Paul (1 September 2018). "SWEDISH SMALL ARMS OF WWII PART 2: Fran Iottakarer till Kulspruta m/42". Firearms News.