What is stg-58?

STG-58 is a variant of the famous Austrian Army's Sturmgewehr 58 (StG 58), that was in service in the Austrian military from 1950 to 1980. It is a select-fire 7.62mm rifle that was designed by Austria's Steyr-Mannlicher company. The STG-58 features a stamped steel receiver and uses a tilting bolt action. It has a barrel length of 21 inches and a maximum effective range of 600 meters. It has a detachable box magazine with a capacity of 20 rounds and weighs around 9.9 pounds. The STG-58 is versatile and reliable in combat situations and was widely used in countries like Iraq, Argentina, and Congo. It is still in use in some countries' armies and is prized by gun enthusiasts worldwide.