History
The SSG-82 sniper rifle is specifically intended for use in the Ministry for State Security (MfS) of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and is designed for the M74 5.45 x 39 mm cartridge. Requirements included HA XXII (counter-terrorism), HA PS (personal protection) and HA VI (passport control, tourism).
The sniper rifle SSG-82 was scheduled for use in the State Security Service of the former German Democratic Republic and it was developed for the cartridge M74 5.45 x 39 mm. Equipped units were eg the HA XXII (Antiterror), HA PS (bodyguards) and HA VI (passport control, tourism)
Tactical-technical information about the sniper rifle 82
tactical-technical information about the sniper rifle 82
- Weapon construction weapon construction: repeating rifle bolt action
- Length of the rifle length: 1080mm
- Weight of the rifle weight: 4.5kg
- Length of the run length of the barrel: 600mm
- Number of trains barrel twists: 4
- Twist length twist length: 195mm
- closure action: Cylinder lock with lug lock 4-fold / cylinder locking with warts locking 4x
- Deduction trigger Adjustable pressure point trigger / adjustable pressure point trigger
- Trigger resistance trigger weight: 350 - 50p
- Backup security: Push safety push safety
- Sights sight: optical optical
- Box magazine magazine capacity: 5 shots rounds
The SSG-82 was developed and manufactured by the Stasi in Suhl. Furthermore, the MP IX was previously used here. Party conference produced in a small series, and the pilot series of the Smart R86 revolver began. Parts for the GDR production of the Kalashnikov variants, including the WIEGER, were manufactured by VEB FAJAS based in Suhl.
The SSG-82 was developed and produced in SUHL. Furthermore the MP IX. Party Congress was made in a small series, and the pilot series of the Revolver Smart R86 started. Parts for the Kalashnikov variants produced in East Germany, eg the WIEGER were produced by the state-owned VEB FAJAS.
