CETME Assault Rifle Model 58 (West Germany)
The Spanish state arms company CETME was founded in 1949 and employed the German arms designer Ludwig Vorgrimler, who had worked for Mauser before and during the World War 2, and was the designer of the experimental German assault rifle, known as "Gerat 06" or Stg.45(M). This design evolved into the Model 58.
In 1956 the German Army bought 400 CETME rifles for testing. In 1958 the Spanish Army adopted the CETME as the Assault Rifle Model 58. After extensive testing, the German Army requested numerous changes in the CETME design. After these were incorporated Heckler & Koch obtained a license for further production.
Further information at: http://world.guns.ru/assault/as60-e.htm and http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/slr.html
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