SIG STG-57

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	Weapon: SIG STG-57 Type: Infantry Rifle Country of Origin: Switzerland Year Adopted: 1957 Overall Length (mm): 1100.0 Overall Length (in): 43.31 Weight (kg): 6.00 Weight (pounds): 13.23

The SIG STG-57 is a Swiss battle rifle designed by SIG (Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft) and adopted by the Swiss Army in 1957. Chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss, it was one of the first successful battle rifles to utilize selective fire, capable of both semi-automatic and fully automatic firing. The STG-57 is known for its distinctive tubular stock, bipod, and integral grenade launcher, making it a highly versatile weapon.

The STG-57 was the standard-issue rifle of the Swiss Army during the Cold War, and it was considered highly advanced for its time. Its precision and robust construction reflected Swiss emphasis on marksmanship and military preparedness. The rifle's complex design, however, made it heavier and more expensive to produce than many of its contemporaries.

Although the STG-57 was eventually replaced by the more modern SIG SG 550, it remains a symbol of Swiss military engineering and is respected for its accuracy and durability. The rifle is still in use today by Swiss reservists and has a strong following among collectors and military enthusiasts.

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