Lewis Machine & Tool Company · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2009
| Weight (empty) | 4940 g (174.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1020 mm (40.16") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3336 J (2461 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The L129A1 Sharpshooter is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle adopted by the British Armed Forces in 2009 to fill an urgent operational requirement (UOR) identified during combat operations in Afghanistan. Manufactured by Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT), the rifle is based on the LMT LM308MWS (Modular Weapon System) platform and features LMT's signature monolithic upper receiver, which integrates the rail system directly into the receiver forging for superior rigidity and accuracy. Chambered ...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Karl Lewis