The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), also known by the initial Canadian designation C1, or in the U.S. as the "inch pattern" FAL, is a British version of the Belgian FN FAL battle rifle.

The FAL (French: Fusil Automatique Léger, English: Light Automatic Rifle) is a battle rifle designed in Belgium by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal and others since 1953. During the Cold War the FAL was adopted by many countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the notable exception of the United States.

Jul 15, 2021 · Now nearing its 36th anniversary as the British Army's standard service rifle, the weapon system has stood the test of time. However, in terms of the number of years in service it has enjoyed, the SA80's predecessor – the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle – is equally impressive.

The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, often dubbed the "British FAL," holds a significant place in the history of small arms, particularly within the military institutions of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, among others.

Austrian Army Sturmgewehr (Imbel) STG 58 FAL SLR 7.62 Sniper Rifle. Fitted with an original scope & mount

Aug 15, 2021 · The L1A1 was the standard British Army infantry assault rifle from the mid-1950's through to the late 1990's, ultimately being replaced by the bullpup-configured, 5.56mm-chambered L85A1 of today.

The L1A1 rifle, commonly known as the SLR, was the standard rifle of the British Army from 1957 until 1985. It was a redesigned version of the Belgian FAL (Fusil Automatique Legère) - a gas operated weapon designed by Dieudonné Saive of FN.

So the EM2 died a political death, and the Americans promised that if the British would accept their new cartridge, the 7.62mm x 51mm (.30-caliber short) round, as the standard to be imposed upon NATO, they in turn would accept the FN FAL in that caliber as their service rifle.

The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), also known as the SLR or Inch Pattern FAL, is a variant of the FN FAL battle rifle that was manufactured under license in the United Kingdom and used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces during the Cold War era and beyond.

Sep 28, 2023 · The L1A1, as the FN FAL was known in British service, remained the UK’s standard service rifle until the adoption of the 5.56 NATO SA80 in 1987, some 20 years after the United States adopted the...