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| image = File:L54 Rifle.png | | image = File:L54 Rifle.png | ||
| caption = L54 | | caption = L54 | ||
| origin = {{flag|Arthurista}}/{{flag|Ottonia}} | | origin = {{flag|Arthurista}}/{{flag|South Ottonia}} | ||
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| service = 1947 - present | | service = 1947 - present | ||
| used_by = [[Commonwealth Army]], [[ | | used_by = [[Commonwealth Army]], [[Royal Army of Ottonia]] | ||
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| weight = 4.337kg | | weight = 4.337kg (L54 long rifle), 3.79kg (L54 Para) | ||
| length = 1,143mm | | length = 1,143mm (L54 long rifle), 965.2mm (L54 Para) | ||
| part_length = 554.4mm | | part_length = 554.4mm (L54 long rifle), 436mm (L54 Para) | ||
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| cartridge = {{wp|7.62x51mm NATO|7.62x51mm | | cartridge = {{wp|7.62x51mm NATO|7.62x51mm}} | ||
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The '''L54 rifle''' is a model of Battle Rifle previously employed by the [[Arthurista]]n [[Commonwealth Army]] and [[Commonwealth Marines]], as well as the | The '''L54 rifle''' is a model of Battle Rifle previously employed by the [[Arthurista]]n [[Commonwealth Army]] and [[Commonwealth Marines]], as well as the military of [[South Ottonia]] and other countries. The adoption of the L54 led to a significant increase in the firepower of the average Arthuristan infantryman and was a significant improvement upon the bolt-action {{wp|Lee-Enfield}} rifle which came before. Unfortunately, it was also large, heavy and cumbersome, especially when employed by mechanised infantrymen who must operate within the confines with cramped armoured personnel carriers. Accordingly, beginning in the late-80's, they were phased out by the [[L87 rifle]]. Small batches remained in use for some time, especially amongst special forces personnel in need of a reliable and powerful scoped marksman rifle. In [[South Ottonian]] service it is designated the BR-1954. | ||
It is closely related to the [[PAL]], developed from the same blueprints and half-finished design by [[North Ottonia|North Ottonian]] and [[Ostrozava|Ostrozavan]] armsmakers. | |||
[[Category:People's Commonwealth of Arthurista]] | [[Category:People's Commonwealth of Arthurista]] | ||
[[Category: Arthuristan People's Army]] | [[Category: Arthuristan People's Army]] | ||
[[Category:Ajax]] | [[Category:Ajax]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:45, 3 June 2024
 L54 | |
| Place of origin |  Arthurista/ South Ottonia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1947 - present |
| Used by | Commonwealth Army, Royal Army of Ottonia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1947 |
| Manufacturer | Dominion Arsenal (1947 - 1979), Arthuristan Dynamics (1979 - present) |
| Produced | 1954 - present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.337kg (L54 long rifle), 3.79kg (L54 Para) |
| Length | 1,143mm (L54 long rifle), 965.2mm (L54 Para) |
| Barrel length | 554.4mm (L54 long rifle), 436mm (L54 Para) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm |
| Action | Gas operated, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Effective firing range | 800m+ |
| Feed system | 20-rounds box magazine |
| Sights | adjustable iron sight |
The L54 rifle is a model of Battle Rifle previously employed by the Arthuristan Commonwealth Army and Commonwealth Marines, as well as the military of South Ottonia and other countries. The adoption of the L54 led to a significant increase in the firepower of the average Arthuristan infantryman and was a significant improvement upon the bolt-action Lee-Enfield rifle which came before. Unfortunately, it was also large, heavy and cumbersome, especially when employed by mechanised infantrymen who must operate within the confines with cramped armoured personnel carriers. Accordingly, beginning in the late-80's, they were phased out by the L87 rifle. Small batches remained in use for some time, especially amongst special forces personnel in need of a reliable and powerful scoped marksman rifle. In South Ottonian service it is designated the BR-1954.
It is closely related to the PAL, developed from the same blueprints and half-finished design by North Ottonian and Ostrozavan armsmakers.