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The L42A1 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. Used in the past by the British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force RAF Regiment, the L42A1 entered service in 1970. It was replaced by the Accuracy International AW (as the L96A1) in 1985.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L42A1 | Action | Bolt-action | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Barrel length | 699 mm (27.5 in) | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Calibre | 7.62mm | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Effective firing range | 800 yd (730 m) | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | In service | 1970–1990 | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Length | 1,071 mm (3 ft 6.2 in) | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Mass | 5.67 kg (12.5 lb) | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Muzzle velocity | 838 m/s (2,750 ft/s) | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Place of origin | United Kingdom | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Sights | Fixed front, adjustable rear sight | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Type | Sniper rifle | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Used by | United Kingdom | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | Wars | Dhofar Rebellion The Troubles Falklands War Lebanese Civil War Gulf War | 1.00 | infobox |
| L42A1 | is a | bolt-action sniper rifle chambered for the 7.62 | 0.90 | text |
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