Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1970
| Weight (empty) | 4430 g (156.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1181 mm (46.50") |
| Barrel Length | 699 mm (27.52") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3337 J (2461 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The L42A1 is a British Cold War-era sniper rifle created by converting World War II-vintage Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1(T) and Mk 1*(T) sniper rifles from .303 British to 7.62x51mm NATO. The conversion, carried out at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield between 1970 and 1971, involved fitting a new 699mm hammer-forged heavy barrel with four-groove right-hand twist rifling, replacing the original five-groove left-hand Enfield-type rifling. The L42A1 retained the characteristic Lee-Enfield rear-locki...
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield