The L42A1 was a 7.62×51mm NATO conversion of the Second World War era .303 British chambered Lee–Enfield Rifle No. 4 Mk1(T) and No. 4 Mk1*(T), which had remained in service for some time after the 7.62×51mm NATO L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle replaced the Rifle No.4 as the standard service rifle in 1957.

The L42A1 is a NATO calibre conversion of the famous British Rifle No.4 (T) [for telescoped] sniping rifle of WWII. Between 1970 and 1971, with the adoption of the NATO 7.62mm rimless round, those .303 inch calibre rifles that had given such …

Aug 31, 2018 · Copying the competition rifles, the British military would adopt the L42A1 in 1970, an Enfield action converted to 7.62mm NATO with a shortened and free-floated stock and hand guard and a heavy profile barrel.

Sep 23, 2020 · In 1970 the No4 Mk1(T) and No4 Mk1*(T) rifles were replaced with an updated version known as the L42A1 which were built from these existing No4 sniper rifles. This conversion was performed by the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, and incorporated a …

Oct 7, 2022 · World War II's best sniper rifle stepped up for the Falklands War. Here is everything to know about the storied L42A1 rifle. Forty years ago, Argentina’s Junta decided to take back something they never possessed—the Falkland Islands.

Jul 30, 2021 · In between came the famous No.1 Mk III Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield and its mass production-oriented successor, the No.4 rifle that served during and after World War II. The L42A1 is a 7.62x51...

Oct 2, 2015 · The L42A1 Enfield served the British military from 1970 until 1985, when it was replaced by the Accuracy International L96 sniper rifle. During its 15-year tenure, the L42A1 saw combat in Oman during the Dhofar Rebellion, in Northern Ireland during The Troubles and, of course, in The Falklands War.

Oct 13, 2006 · In between came the famous No. 1 Mk III Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield and its mass production-oriented successor, the No.4 rifle that served during and after World War II. The L42A1 is a 7.62x51 mm NATO sniper rifle developed …

The L42A1 was the very last of the British Lee Enfield rifles. It was developed in the late 1960s to replace the Mk1(T) rifles of the WWII era. From 1970 to 1990 the L42A1 saw service with the British Army, Royal marines, and Royal Air Force snipers.

Jun 4, 2024 · While various sniperized versions of the Lee-Enfield have existed over the decades, the final version used by the British was the L42A1. This is a Lee-Enfield rechambered from .303 British to 7.62×51 NATO, with a new barrel, new stock, and other updates.