Lancaster Service Rifle
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| Lancaster 1960 Model Battle Rifle (Lancaster Service Rifle) | |
|---|---|
 An LSR | |
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | Vionna-Frankenlisch |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1961–present |
| Used by | Vionna-Frankenlisch |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Royal Glamorgan Arms Factory, Lancaster Arms Company |
| Designed | 1959-60 |
| Produced | 1960-66, 1980-89, 1989-present (limited runs) |
| No. built | 4,300,000 |
| Variants | 1961 Model Marksman Rifle |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.337 kg (9.56 lbs) empty[1] |
| Length | 1,143 mm (45 in) |
| Barrel length | 554.4 mm (21.7 in) |
| Cartridge | .303 Imperial |
| Action | Gas-operated, tilting breechblock |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 800 m (875 yds) (Effective range) |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Aperture rear sight, post front sight |
The Lancaster Service Rifle or Lancaster 1960 Model Battle Rifle is a Vionna-Frankenlischian semi-automatic service rifle designed by the Lancaster Arms Company. It is the primary service rifle of the Imperial Vionnan Army and Frankenlisch Defence Force.
- ↑ Army Code No. 12258, "User Handbook for Rifle, 7.62mm, L1A1 and 0.22 incle calibre, L12A1 Conversion Kit, 7.62mm Rifle