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SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch
The SIG SG 542 is the 7.62x51mm NATO variant of the SG 540 export assault rifle family. Manufactured in France under license by Manurhin for export to military customers who preferred the larger caliber. Adopted by Bolivia, Ecuador, and other South American militaries.
📄Manual — not on file🔧Schematic — not on file
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Semi/Full-Auto
- Caliber
- 7.62x51mm
- Capacity
- 20
- Introduced
- 1977
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- SG 540
Chamberings
7.62x51mm
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 131.2 oz
- Overall length
- 39.4"
- Barrel options
- 18.7-inch
- Era
- Cold War
- Military use
- Yes
- Intended use
- military
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch weigh?
- The SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch weighs 131.2 oz (8.2 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch?
- The SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch is chambered in 7.62x51mm.
- When was the SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch introduced?
- The SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch was introduced in 1977 in Switzerland and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch?
- The SIG Sauer SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm 18.7-inch has a capacity of 20.
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