The Kulsprutepistol m/45, also known as the Carl Gustaf M/45 and the Swedish K SMG, is a 9×19mm Swedish submachine gun (SMG) designed by Gunnar Johansson, adopted in 1945, and manufactured at the Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The m/45 was the standard submachine gun of the Swedish Army from 1945 to 1965. It was gradually replaced in Swedish service by updated Ak 4 battle rifles and Ak 5 assault rifles. The last official user of the m/45, the Swedish Home Guard (Hemvärnet), retired it from service in April 2007.
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.
The 9×19mm Parabellum is a rimless, centerfire, tapered firearms cartridge.
Left to right; 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP
Three projectile types: unjacketed (lead), full metal jacket, and hollow point
Swedish 9mm live ammunition m/39 (left, with black seal) and m/39B (right, with red seal and a slightly more pointed shape)
Swedish 9mm live ammunition m/39 and m/39B in their boxes
