Carl Gustaf m/45
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The Kulsprutepistol m/45, also known as the Carl Gustaf M/45 and the Swedish K SMG, is a 9×19mm Swedish submachine gun designed by Gunnar Johansson, adopted in 1945, and manufactured at the Carl Gusta
Carl Gustaf m/45B
U.S. Army soldier firing an m/45B SMG during special weapons training. The soldier is incorrectly holding the weapon by its magazine, which may cause the magazine to come loose as well as damage the magazine housing. The correct grip requires the user to place their supporting hand just in front of the magazine.
The Kpist m/45 in service (left) with Swedish soldiers during the Congo Crisis.
A Carl Gustaf m/45, probably a Port Said variant, seized in 2016 during the Northern Mali conflict.
Smith & Wesson Model 76
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The Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun was produced by Smith & Wesson from 1967 to 1974.
Carl Gustaf m/45
…Sweden embargoed the export of weapons to the United States in 1966, Smith & Wesson was given the task of producing a copy. This was designated the Smith & Wesson M76. However, by the time the M76 was ready for combat deployment, the US Navy interest had largely evaporated. Many of the m/45s used by US forces and…
S&W M76 Submachine Gun