7.62mm calibre L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR). The Australian-supplied L1A1 was a reliable, hard-hitting, gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle, with a maximum battle range of 300 metres and a practical rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute. In Vietnam the L1A1 was the standard personal weapon for New Zealand and Australian soldiers.
Reference
National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
Accession Number: 1992.288
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L1A1 Self Loading Rifle
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Comments
The SLR issued to New
The SLR issued to New Zealand infantry was British made, not the Australian Lithgow manufactured model.
The infantry had their weapons issued in Terendak Camp Malaysia where they were a a part of 28th Commonwealth Brigade British Far East Land Forces.
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