Franchi LF-58

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Franchi LF-58
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin  Italy
Production history
Designed 1958
Manufacturer Luigi Franchi S.p.A.
Specifications
Weight 3.32kg
Length 950mm (stock extended)
710mm (stock folded)
Barrel length 450mm

Cartridge .30 Carbine
Caliber 7.62mm
Action Gas, tilting bolt
Rate of fire 520rpm
Effective firing range 200m
Feed system 30 round box magazine
Sights Iron

The Franchi LF-58 is a carbine of Italian origin chambered in .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm). Influenced by the German StG 44 assault rifle, the weapon is gas operated and comes with a side-folding wire stock similar to that of the LF-57 submachine gun.[1]

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