SLR

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SLR is the common abbreviation for the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, a widely used British semi-automatic battle rifle derived from the FN FAL.

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SLR canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle rifle
action gas-operated
caliber 7.62×51mm NATO
cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO
chambering 7.62×51mm NATO
classification NATO standard rifle (7.62mm era)
configuration selective-fire capability removed
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
derivedFrom FN FAL
linked to: FAL
designedAs standard infantry rifle
family FAL rifle family
linked to: FAL
feedSystem 20-round detachable box magazine
firingMode semi-automatic only
fullName L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle
gasSystem adjustable gas system
magazineType detachable box magazine
mounts bayonet
optical sight (via mount)
notableFeature high reliability in adverse conditions
powerful full-size rifle cartridge
robust construction
operation semi-automatic
receiverMaterial machined steel
replaced Lee–Enfield rifle
replacedBy L85A1
safety manual safety selector
serviceEntry 1950s
sights iron sights
standardMagazineCapacity 20 rounds
stockMaterial wood
usedBy Australian Army
British Army
Canadian Armed Forces
linked to: Canadian forces

Indian Armed Forces
New Zealand Army
Rhodesian Security Forces
Royal Air Force Regiment
Royal Marines
Royal Navy
South African Defence Force
usedInConflict Falklands War
Malayan Emergency (late phase)
linked to: Malayan Emergency

Rhodesian Bush War
The Troubles in Northern Ireland
linked to: The Troubles

Vietnam War (by Australian and New Zealand forces)
linked to: Vietnam 1965–72

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