This video examines Captain Carl Pelo's 1954 prototype semi-automatic rifle, developed by Sako. The design features a short recoil mechanism with locking flaps, similar to Degtyarev machine guns. Pelo attempted to market his rifle to Finnish, British, and Swedish forces without success, primarily due to procurement issues and Finland's eventual adoption of the 7.62x39mm cartridge, rendering his design obsolete. Despite performing well in Finnish trials, it was rejected. The video showcases a rare surviving example from Sako's factory museum.
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