Designed in 1945. An orthodox design with no frills. Blow back operated. The most important feature is the magazine which holds 36 round in twin rows that are carefully tapered into a single row by the use of a wedge cross section. The Carl Gustav sold on being one of the most reliable SMG’s available. Sold to Denmark, Eire and Egypt the Carl Gustav was also used by the American CIA in Vietnam. The standard SMG of the Swedish army.
Marks and Stamps: (Top of barrel and top of receiver) Serial no Crown proof stamp| Accession Number: 177 | Period of Use: 1950s - present |
| Type: Machine pistol/SMG | War Zones: Arab-Israeli; Vietnam |
| Country of Origin: Sweden | Type Date: 1945 |
| Manufacturer: Carl Gustav Stads Gevarfactori, Eskistuna | Serial Number: 76/331120 |
| Manufacture Date: unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum |
| Weight: 3430g | Length Overall: 806mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 600rpm | Length Barrel: 203mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 24676 |