Lithgow LA101 Crossover
Lithgow Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: LA101, Lithgow Crossover
Overview
The Lithgow LA101 Crossover is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced by Lithgow Arms since 2013. Featuring a 5-round magazine capacity, this rifle offers compact firepower.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 978 mm (38.50") |
| Barrel Length | 533 mm (20.98") |
| Height | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6×15mmR, 22 Long Rifle
- .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire — also known as .17 HMR, 17 Hornady Magnum
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 Win Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Cocking Indicator
- Features: Three Lug Bolt, 60 Degree Bolt Throw, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Choked Bore, Threaded Muzzle, Fully Floated Barrel, Weaver Rail, Cz 452 455 Magazine Compatible, Adjustable Trigger, Left Hand Available
Variants
- LA101 Crossover Walnut — Stock Option
- LA101 Crossover Laminate — Stock Option
- LA102 Crossover — Centrefire
Service history
Operators
- Australian Civilian Market · adopted 2013 · as LA101
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Ongoing production at Lithgow Small Arms Factory. Only mass-produced civilian rifle currently manufactured in Australia.
Origin
Country of origin: Australia
Notes
The LA101 Crossover marked a significant milestone for Australian firearms manufacturing, reviving civilian production at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory which had been exclusively focused on military contracts for decades. The factory, continuously operating since 1912, has produced firearms for the Australian military from the SMLE rifle through to the modern EF88 Austeyr. The LA101's use of CZ 452/455 compatible magazines was a deliberate design choice to ensure readily available and affordable accessories. The centrefire counterpart, the LA102, followed in production and chambers popular hunting calibers. Lithgow Arms is now operated by NIOA (formerly Thales Australia's small arms division).
Background
The LA101 broke a 40-year drought in Australian civilian firearms manufacturing when it rolled off the same Lithgow production lines that have armed Australian soldiers since 1912, from the trenches of Gallipoli to the jungles of Vietnam and beyond.