Swedish Ljungman AG-42B

Eric and Chad review and test the Swedish Ljungman AG-42B (Automatgevär m/42B, Ag m/42B), a semi-automatic rifle once used by the Swedish military. The Ag m/42B uses the 6.5×55mm cartridge loaded into a removable 10-round box magazine.

Ag m/42 Specs:

  • Cartridge: 6.5×55mm
  • Caliber: 6.5 mm (0.256″)
  • Action: gas-operated
  • Rate of Fire: 40 (rd/min)
  • Effective Firing Range: 100–700 m sight adjustments
  • Feed System: 10-round box magazine
  • Weight: 4.71 kg (10.4 lb) unloaded & without bayonet
  • Length: 1,214 mm (47.8 in)
  • Barrel Length: 622 mm (24.5 in)