The beautiful Sturmgewehr 57 was the Rolex of assault rifles. Swiss made, precise, mechanically superb, accurate, powerful, flat shooting, durable and reliable.
First issued to Swiss forces in 1957, the STGW.57 included a plethora of integrated accessories that were not normally available in the 1950's. The beautifully machined, one piece barrel included an integrated flash hider/compensator and grenade rings. Barrel shroud was home to a folding bipod, bayonet lug and folding front sight. The receiver housed a swing down winter trigger, carry handle, scope mount and precision rear sight that is adjustable to 650 meters.
These kits are nicely demilled and each includes an original three point leather sling and 24rd magazine.
With the handful of original pre-ban PE57 rifles in the USA now fetching over $25,000 each at auction. Building a semi-auto from a parts kit is the only way most of us will ever have an example in our gun room. This truly was the Rolex of assault weapons and will improve even the finest gun collection.