Direx Universal Gun
| Rexim DIREX | |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1956 |
| Manufacturer | Rexim S.A. |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 1170mm |
| Barrel length | 490mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Action | Roller delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 600rpm |
| Maximum firing range | 200-1000m |
| Feed system | 30 round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The DIREX DUG (Direx Universal Gun) is a prototype battle rifle developed by Rexim S.A. of Switzerland.[1][2]
Development
In the early 1950s, a firm existed known as Rexim S.A., with offices in Geneva. While CETME, of Spain, was developing the unfinished German Sturmgewehr 45 (M), the Rexim company began a parallel development of the DIREX DUG, a weapon produced by an unnamed designer. The DIREX DUG used a roller-locking delayed blowback operation. Although there were minor differences from the CETME rifle, such as the location of the charging handle and recoil spring, the close relationship between it and the DIREX is apparent. The DIREX was chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. However, only one or two prototypes were made, and the project was abandoned.
The then head of the CETME program Dipl-Ing Heynen, says "it should be mentioned, somewhat as a curiosity, that in one of the Spanish military factories a competitive weapon was developed that, however far removed from the possibility of living up to the required conditions, was nevertheless conscientiously tested and compared by a Commission which the War Ministry had named, under the guidance of the EMC, interestingly, even though the final conclusions of this Commission stated that while neither weapon could be regarded as fully developed, they had to concede that the CETME possessed certain essential advantages."
See also
References
| Lever delayed |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Roller delayed | ||
| Gas delayed | ||
| Hesitation locked | ||
| Flywheel delayed | ||
| Radial delayed | ||
| Toggle delayed | ||
| Vector delayed | ||
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