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Small arms1957–present
Battle rifle
SIG SG 510 is a battle rifle originating in Switzerland. It was built by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) Waffenfabrik Bern Swiss subcontractors. Reported operators include Bolivia, Chile, Monaco, Switzerland, Ukraine, Zaire.
Battle rifle
Switzerland
1957–present
See Users
The Troubles For the SG 510-4: 1973 Chilean coup d'état Armed conflict for control of the favelas
Rudolf Amsler
1950s
Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) Waffenfabrik Bern Swiss subcontractors
1957–1985
SG 510-1, SG 510-2, SG 510-3, SG 510-4, SG 510-5, SG 510-6, SG 510-7 T (SIG-AMT), PE-Stgw. 57
5.70 kg (12.57 lb) (Stgw. 57) 4.37 kg (9.63 lb) (SG 510-4)
1,100 mm (43.3 in) (Stgw. 57) 1,015 mm (40.0 in) (SG 510-4)
609 mm (24.0 in) (Stgw. 57) 505 mm (19.9 in) (SG 510-4)
7.5×55mm GP 11 (Stgw. 57) 7.62×51mm NATO (SG 510-4)
Roller-delayed blowback using stepped & fluted chamber
450–600 rounds/min
750 m/s (2,460 ft/s)
640 m (700 yd) iron sights 800 m (875 yd) Kern 4×24 optical sight
6-, 20-, or 24-round detachable box magazine
Front post, rear aperture
Bolivia
Chile
Monaco
Switzerland
Ukraine
Zaire
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.1 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.1 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
SIG SG 510 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Bolivia, Chile, Monaco, Switzerland, Ukraine, Zaire
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