Direct-gas-impingement semi-automatic rifle adopted by the Swedish military in WWII — a design principle that predated the AR-15/M16 by two decades. The Ljungman system directly influenced Eugene Stoner's work on what became the AR platform. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1942, Sweden Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting