M1946 Sieg automatic rifle
| M1946 Sieg automatic rifle |
Image
|
| Type |
Battle rifle
Light machine gun |
| Place of origin |
United States |
| Production history |
| Designer |
James E. Sieg |
| Designed |
1946 |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
101⁄2pounds (4.76 kg) |
| Length |
36 inches (91.4 cm) |
|
| Cartridge |
.30-06 Springfield |
| Action |
Gas |
| Rate of fire |
650-700 rounds/min |
| Feed system |
20 round box magazine |
| Sights |
Iron |
The M1946 Sieg automatic rifle was a bullpup battle rifle / light machine gun designed by James E. Sieg of the US Coast Guard.[1] The weapon, introduced to the public in 1946, was chambered in the .30-06 round, fed from 20 round magazines and is capable of firing around 650-700RPM in full automatic. It came with a unique muzzle compensator that can be turned off for use with a flash hider or grenade launcher without interfering when also installing a bayonet. Recoil gently threw the barrel of the Sieg rifle downward, not upward. When tested at Fort Benning, it had effective results. The compensator was extremely effective it also enabled the user to fire the rifle with one hand.
See also
References
|
|
|
| Sniper rifles |
|
|
|
| Battle Rifles |
|
|
| Assault rifles |
|
|
| Special rifles |
|
|
| Carbines |
|
|
| Shotguns |
|
|
| Submachine guns |
|
|
| Machine guns |
|
|
