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The STK-54 (From Fefsen: ''Siinrak Tionsal, Kinel 1954, '''Assault Rifle, Type 1954') is a Mirhaimian assault rifle manufactured by [[Reingiker Armory]]. It was the standard issued rifle of the [[Mirhaime Realm Defence Forces]] from 1954 to 1995 with variants and derivatives still serving within other Mirhaimian uniformed services till this day. |
The STK-54 (From Fefsen: ''Siinrak Tionsal, Kinel 1954, '''Assault Rifle, Type 1954') is a Mirhaimian assault rifle developed by Mirhaimian small arms designer Kilian Mainne Domman nar Giker'ha, and manufactured by [[Reingiker Armory]]. It was the standard issued rifle of the [[Mirhaime Realm Defence Forces]] from 1954 to 1995 with variants and derivatives still serving within other Mirhaimian uniformed services till this day. |
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The STK-54 was designed in 1952 by Reingiker Armory at the request of the Mirhaimian Realm Guards to replace the semi-automatic TK-38. The weapon was heavily influenced by contemporary designs, in particular its long stroke piston gas system. Several prototypes were made, and the rifle passed trials in late 1953; proceeding to full manufacturing by 1954. From 1954 to 1987, approximately 1, |
The STK-54 was designed in 1952 by Reingiker Armory at the request of the Mirhaimian Realm Guards to replace the semi-automatic TK-38. The weapon was heavily influenced by contemporary designs, in particular its long stroke piston gas system. Several prototypes were made, and the rifle passed trials in late 1953; proceeding to full manufacturing by 1954. From 1954 to 1987, approximately 1,820,000 rifles (of all variants) were manufactured, and put into service with the Mirhaimian Realm Defence Forces. |
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In 1955, a derivative of the rifle, the STK-54SA passed Sarvian military and was put into service with the Worker's Armed Forces under the designation of Rk-55A. Approximately 300,000 Rk-55As were manufactured under license by Defense Interprise "Kommunardi" for use by the Sarvian military. |
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The rifle also saw success within the Mirhaimian civilian sector under the commercial name of M55. According to the ''Bureau of Firearms, Swords, and Explosive Control (BFSEC)'', approximately 2,132,000 M55-platform weapons were registered, and in circulation as of 2022; 442,000 of which are fully automatic. |
The rifle also saw success within the Mirhaimian civilian sector under the commercial name of M55. According to the ''Bureau of Firearms, Swords, and Explosive Control (BFSEC)'', approximately 2,132,000 M55-platform weapons were registered, and in circulation as of 2022; 442,000 of which are fully automatic. |