SIG SG 542

designed by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)

Battle riflesSwitzerlandIn service since 1977

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Key specs

Origin: Switzerland
Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
Designer: Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)
Designed: 1973
Produced: 1977–2002

Battle rifles

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SIG SG 510 SIG SG 542

Videos

The Last Swiss Battle Rifle: SIG-Manurhin 542 (in .243)Forgotten Weapons

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Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Variants

SIG SG 5401977SIG SG 5421977

Sources

Wikipedia: SIG SG 540, Wikipedia