| Accession Number | REL/19501.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Ramp: Committment of Troops |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow |
| Date made | 1961 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
L1A1 Self Loading Rifle
Description
L1A1 Self Loading Rifle. Hinged receiver with a pressed metal top cover in blued steel. Wooden butt, pistol grip and half length fore stock. Half exposed barrel with a flash suppressor muzzle and a bayonet lug. Cast alloy butt plate with a trap to take an oil bottle and pull through rope. Left side of the receiver engraved RIFLE 7.62 MM L1.A1. Complete with a detachable 20 round box magazine. Butt marked 29.
History / Summary
The L1A1 SLR was the standard main battle rifle of the Australian Army from 1960 to 1992. The L1A1 is a local adoption of the British L1A1 SLR (a development of the Belgian FN FAL). It is a reliable weapon which has proved itself in all environmental conditions and is regarded as one of the most successful battle rifles ever produced.