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  1. L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle
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    A British version of the FN FAL rifle produced by the Belgian manufacturer Fabrique National Herstal, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) became an icon of the British Army. It was used throughout the Cold War, in the Falklands campaign (1982) and in security operations in Northern Ireland.
    The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, is the British version of the Belgian FN FAL rifle, and was produced in the UK, under licence, to meet the need for the army to have a rifle capable of firing the new NATO 7.62 ammunition. Introduced in the mid to late 1950s, and designed to be semi-automatic only, the SLR proved popular in service.
     
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    L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle - Wikipedia

    The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), also known by the initial Canadian designation C1, or in the U.S. as the "inch pattern" FAL, is a British version of the Belgian FN FAL battle rifle. The L1A1 was produced under licence and adopted by the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, New … See more

    The L1A1 and other inch-pattern derivatives trace their lineage back to the Allied Rifle Commission of the 1950s, whose intention was to introduce a single rifle and cartridge that … See more

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    The L1A1 self-loading rifle has been used in the following conflicts:
    • Malayan Emergency
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    • AR-10 – An American 7.62mm battle rifle design from the same period
    • Armalite AR-16 – An American 7.62mm battle rifle
    • CETME rifle – A Spanish 7.62mm battle rifle See more

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    Australia
    The Australian Army, as a late member of the Allied Rifle Committee along with the United Kingdom and … See more

    • A United States Marine with a British L1A1 SLR, during a training exercise as part of the Gulf War's Operation Desert Shield
    • Malaysian … See more

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    • Australia: Produced under licence. Replaced by the F88 Austeyr. Australia's Federation Guard uses fully functional L1A1s for ceremonial events only.
    • India: Used various police units and Village Defence … See more

     
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  4. The Powerful SLR due to return to the British Army

    WEBFeb 11, 2022 · The SLR-A2, a 7.62mm weapon, will replace the SA80, which was found to be less powerful and unreliable. The news of the SLR’s return has been met with approval by soldiers and veterans alike.

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  8. Enfield L1A1 SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) - Military Factory

    WEBAug 15, 2021 · The L1A1 was the standard British Army infantry assault rifle from the mid-1950's through to the late 1990's, ultimately being replaced by the bullpup-configured, 5.56mm-chambered L85A1 of today.

  9. L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) | ParaData - Parachute …

    WEBLearn about the British version of the FN FAL rifle, produced under licence to fire the NATO 7.62 ammunition. Find out its history, features, specifications and performance in the Falklands War.

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  11. L1A1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, 1959 - National Army …

    WEBA British version of the FN FAL rifle produced by the Belgian manufacturer Fabrique National Herstal, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) became an icon of the British Army. It was used throughout the Cold War, in the …

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