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Rexim DIREX | |
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Type | Battle rifle |
Place of origin | Switzerland |
Production history | |
Designed | 1956 |
Manufacturer | Rexim S.A. |
Specifications | |
Length | 1170mm |
Barrel length | 490mm |
Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
Caliber | 7.62mm |
Action | Roller delayed blowback |
Rate of fire | 600rpm |
Maximum firing range | 200-1000m |
Feed system | 30 round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron |
The DIREX DUG (Direx Universal Gun) is a prototype battle rifle developed by Rexim S.A. of Switzerland.
Development
The Rexim DIREX was developed in the 1950s as a rival to the CETME and H&K G3 rifles which use roller-locking delayed blowback. The only main differences are the round receiver and a 30 round magazine.
See also
References
- The World's Assault Rifles : Gary Paul Johnston -Thomas B.Nelson
- Full Circle : A Treatise on Roller Locking-R Blake Stevens-Collector Stade Publications.2006
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