this is what i read on geocities, ljungman ag42b(aka swedish garand) was designed by erik eklund,prototyped and put into production within a year. it took ten years from what i read to design the garand. the ag42b was produced from 1942 to 1962 by carl gustaf. the sweds felt the needed to increase there firepower to secure their neutrality. i bought one 2 wks ago in mint condition, had it out the range yesterday very pleased with it. it is heavy but i don't think the sweds had offensive in mind great for defensive.
Swedish AG42 in Combat? Best semi of WWII?
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fat tony
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Yeah it would make a great wall-gun. Just kidding my brother had one once, I was taking a machinist course round about that time and I remember noting how beautifully machined and designed it was. Too bad it was never perfected (adjustable gas port?) Best regards Tony.
I wouldn't be surprised as a few months ago on Ebay there was a Swedish Army manual for sale dated sometime in the 70's and both the Swedish Mauser, and ljungman ag42b were in service.
I would have liked to get a hold of that manual, but I got outbid.
I would have liked to get a hold of that manual, but I got outbid.
maple_leaf_eh
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Yes, and the French were making fairly sophisticated semi-automatic rifles in WWI. The MAS44 was designed during German occupation from the MAS40. My 44 is dated 1945. The Free French were equipped with a lot of US gear and the foreign enemy was pushed back into Germany by 1945 (the domestic enemies were still quite a handful). I doubt any MAS44 rifles were used in Axis and Allies combat.
