Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Etienne · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1966
| Weight (empty) | 5200 g (183.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1138 mm (44.80") |
| Barrel Length | 552 mm (21.73") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3175 J (2342 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.5x54mm French
The FR F1 (Fusil a Repetition modele F1) was the standard sniper rifle of the French Armed Forces from 1966 until its replacement by the FR F2 in the 1980s. Based on the MAS 36 bolt-action rifle's receiver, the FR F1 was purpose-built as a precision sniper weapon with a free-floating barrel, match-grade trigger, and the APL L806 4x telescopic sight. Chambered in the French 7.5x54mm cartridge, it represented a significant upgrade over the modified MAS 36 rifles previously used by French military ...
Country of Origin: France