Ljungman AG 42 – 6.5×55 – MFG 1943 – Swedish – Like Hakim – RARE WWII RIFLE

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Ljungman AG 42 semi-automatic rifle chambered in 6.5x55mm. Serial number- 15246B. This rifle is in great condition and comes with a magazine. The AG-42 (Halvautomatiskt Gevaer 42) Ljungman was Sweden’s first standard issue selfloading rifle. It was put into production in 1942, with only a one-year development period. was the standard Swedish infantry rifle into the 1960s, when it was replaced with a licensed H&K design. In 1953 the AG42 was upgraded to the AG42B model, which involved a number of small changes. In the early 1950s, Sweden licensed production of a Ljungman variant in Egypt, where it was known as the Hakim. These rifles have a few differences form the Swedish guns, including use of an adjustable gas port and being chambered in 8mm Mauser. Be sure to see all the photos for the exact condition. note there is minor rust in the bore and freckling on the barrel.