The FR F1 is a precision rifle used by French sharpshooters. It was manufactured by MAS (an abbrevation of Manufacture d'Armes St. Etienne - one of several government-owned arms factories in France). It has been upgraded to FR F2 standard, and is still in service with all branches of French armed forces in this version. It was first designed around the 7.5 x 54 MAS cartridge before being converted to 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition when it was upgraded to FR F2 standard. It was equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being an APX L806. Its practical range is 600 to 800 meters. It is one of the most accurate sniper rifles, due to its quality, free-floating barrel and efficient combined muzzle brake/stabilizer that dampens the barrel vibrations. The FR F1 utilizes the same bolt design as the older MAS-36 infantry rifle. (source taken from Wikipedia)
Here are the specs, and as always, please remember that Wikipedia is not always reliable about details and specs. We are still researching this rifle and will update as new information becomes available.
The Specs:
FR F1
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin France
Service history
Used by French military
Production history
Manufacturer MAS GIAT Industries
Produced 1965-1975
Specifications
Weight 5.3 kg
Length 1,200 mm
Barrel length 650 mm
Cartridge 7.5 x 54 MAS then 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 780 m/s
Effective range 800 m
Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine
Sights Telescopic sight
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The FR F1 is a precision rifle used by French sharpshooters. It was manufactured by MAS (an abbrevation of Manufacture d'Armes St. Etienne - one of several government-owned arms factories in France). It has been upgraded to FR F2 standard, and is still in service with all branches of French armed forces in this version. It was first designed around the 7.5 x 54 MAS cartridge before being converted to 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition when it was upgraded to FR F2 standard. It was equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being an APX L806. Its practical range is 600 to 800 meters. It is one of the most accurate sniper rifles, due to its quality, free-floating barrel and efficient combined muzzle brake/stabilizer that dampens the barrel vibrations. The FR F1 utilizes the same bolt design as the older MAS-36 infantry rifle. (source taken from Wikipedia)
Here are the specs, and as always, please remember that Wikipedia is not always reliable about details and specs. We are still researching this rifle and will update as new information becomes available.
The Specs:
FR F1
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin France
Service history
Used by French military
Production history
Manufacturer MAS GIAT Industries
Produced 1965-1975
Specifications
Weight 5.3 kg
Length 1,200 mm
Barrel length 650 mm
Cartridge 7.5 x 54 MAS then 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 780 m/s
Effective range 800 m
Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine
Sights Telescopic sight
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Sniper rifles. hope you like this series as much as you liked the last series.
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it's a beautiful looking rifle too isn't it ka and very deadly as well.
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mehranbiz
Very Good nice finish