L1A1 SLR

designed by Dieudonné Saive, Ernest Vervier

Battle riflesUnited KingdomIn service since 1954

L1A1 SLR — Photo: Jan Hrdonka · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Origin: United Kingdom
Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO
Action: Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Rate of fire: 675–750 rds/min
Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s
Effective range: 800 m
Magazine: 30 rounds
Weight (empty): 4.34 kg
Length: 1,143 mm
Barrel length: 554 mm
Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Factory
Designer: Dieudonné Saive, Ernest Vervier
Designed: 1947
Produced: 1954–1986

Battle rifles

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Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Falklands Warmost notable

Variants

FN FAL1953L1A1 SLR1954

Sources

Wikipedia: L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, Wikipedia