| AK53 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle Rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1953 |
| Manufacturer | SIG |
| Number built | Approx. 50 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.5x55mm Swiss |
| Action | Blow forward |
| Feed system | 20 Round Box Magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The SIG AK53 was an experimental battle rifle using the blow-forward principle of operation. It was developed during the late 1940s and early 1950s but was rejected. However, it led to the SIG SG 510 battle rifle.