L129A1 7.62mm Sniper Support Weapon (Variant of the Sharpshooter Rifle outfitted with an L17 telescope and a suppressor for use by the spotter in a sniper-spotter pair) [23]

Jan 21, 2022 · The barrel profile chosen for the L119A1 is quite heavy, and the 10 inch barreled version is substantially overgassed. The guns were heavy, but very reliable, and have since been adopted as the standard service rifle of the Royal Marines.

The L119A1 / L119A2 Special Forces Individual Weapon (SFIW) is a carbine in widespread use by United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF). These Canadian-made weapons serve as the standard assault rifle of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) replacing the M16 and C7 in that role.

I*. The UK and Canada converted about 26,000 No. 4 rifles to sniper equipment. The No. 4 rifle has remained on issue until at least 2016 with the Canadian Rangers, still in .303. Some rifles were converted to the NATO 7.62mm calibre for sniping (L42A1) and several versions for target use. L42A1 sniper rifles were used in the 1982 Falklands War.

The United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) adopted a C8SFW variant, under the designation "L119A1". In 2014, the UKSF upgraded to the "L119A2", which features a custom Integrated Upper Receiver (IUR).

Jan 21, 2022 · It was at heart a Diemaco C8, with Diemaco's early flat top upper (which predates Picatinny adoption, and is actually a bit closer to Weaver - but still compatible with modern accessories). Two...

Jan 4, 2018 · Underneath the logo is the Land Service number which also serves as the model (L119A1). The UK Ministry of Defence issues L numbers to many products, for example, every weapon in use has one. L85 for the current main battle rifle, L115 for the sniper rifle etc. etc.

Jan 21, 2022 · UPDATE: One correction to make; this rifle has the A2 charging handle. The original A1 version was essentially identical to the standard conventional charging handle. Sorry! In 1999, the UK Ministry of Defense put out a tender for a …

Mar 14, 2025 · The barrel of the C8 SFW rifle was replaced by a 14-inch heavy barrel, which effectively improved the shooting accuracy. The winning C8 SFW was named L119A1 by the British Army. Equipped with SAS, SBS, Royal Gendarmerie and other units. In 2005, the British army upgraded on the basis of L119A1, and the improved rifle was named L119A2.

Dec 11, 2013 · The L119 is a variant of the Colt Canada C8 CQB with a 10″ barrel and enlarged magwell. The rifles in the picture appear different from the L119A1 version. Either they are entirely new weapons (L119A2 or L119A3) or they are L119A1 carbines with an upgraded upper receiver.