No. I would make the argument that the Pedersen is simpler from a functional standpoint. The toggle delayed blowback action is extremely simple as the mechanism is a primitive built in mechanical disadvantage. There is no gas port or gas system at all to speak of, no rotating bolt, very few moving parts, etc.
Obviously from a production standpoint it is a different story (speaking within the context of the rifle's day) but that is not pertinent to a discussion about the rifle's reliability.
The only moving parts on the Pedersen are the crank, conrod, and bolt head (which moves on a set of guide rails):
Obviously from a production standpoint it is a different story (speaking within the context of the rifle's day) but that is not pertinent to a discussion about the rifle's reliability.
The only moving parts on the Pedersen are the crank, conrod, and bolt head (which moves on a set of guide rails):
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_59GYpEVAu0U/THDjZwaXLlI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/erp6hJn38bw/s1600/pedersen-toggle-lock.gif)
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