Lancaster Service Rifle

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Lancaster 1960 Model Battle Rifle (Lancaster Service Rifle)
Lancaster Service Rifle.jpg
An LSR
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Place of originVionna-Frankenlisch
Service history
In service1961–present
Used byVionna-Frankenlisch
Production history
DesignerRoyal Glamorgan Arms Factory, Lancaster Arms Company
Designed1959-60
Produced1960-66, 1980-89, 1989-present (limited runs)
No. built4,300,000
Variants1961 Model Marksman Rifle
Specifications
Weight4.337 kg (9.56 lbs) empty[1]
Length1,143 mm (45 in)
Barrel length554.4 mm (21.7 in)

Cartridge.303 Imperial
ActionGas-operated, tilting breechblock
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Muzzle velocity823 m/s (2,700 ft/s)
Effective firing range800 m (875 yds) (Effective range)
Feed system20-round detachable box magazine
SightsAperture 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.

  1. Army Code No. 12258, "User Handbook for Rifle, 7.62mm, L1A1 and 0.22 incle calibre, L12A1 Conversion Kit, 7.62mm Rifle