Image of L1A1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, 1958 (rifle, self-loading, 7.62 mm by English School, (20th century)

L1A1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, 1958 (rifle, self-loading, 7.62 mm L1A1)

IMAGE number: NAM5930151
Image title: L1A1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, 1958 (rifle, self-loading, 7.62 mm L1A1)
Artist: English School, (20th century) / English
Location: National Army Museum, London
Medium: rifle, self-loading, 7.62 mm L1A1
Date: 1958 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: L1A1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, 1958. After the political decision to abandon the British EM-2 rifle in 1952 the British required an alternative. Under development in Belgium, derived from a rifle sold to the Egyptian government, was a self-loading rifle in 7.62 mm NATO calibre. Trialled extensively by the British Army in Malaya and Kenya the rifle was finally accepted into general service in 1958.
Photo credit: © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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