It provides quick and precision fire at point targets beyond that of normal issued section and personal weapons.

The designated marksman within in the sub-unit will use the rifle as a personal weapon and will also be expected to engage and neutralize targets out to greater distances during day/night and periods of low light visibility.

Fitted with the ACOG Optical sight for long range engagements in the hands of marksmen. The sharpshooter rifle has improved the long-range firepower available on the front line.

The rifle fires a 7.62mm round and has enhanced accuracy of engagement during longer-range firefights. This weapon is used by some of the best shots in the infantry.

L129A1 is magazine fed, direct gas operated and has a semi-automatic capability.

It has a high rate of accurate rapid fire out to greater distances, it can be fitted with the Advanced Combat Optical Gun Sight (ACOG) or Magnum Universal Night Sight (MUNS).

It weighs 5.0kgs, has six positional telescopic adjustable butt, it is also fitted with a Rail Adapter System (RAS) for the fitting of day and night sighting systems and for ancillaries such as the bipod, down grip and bayonet adapter.

There is also a Sniper Support Weapon version (SSW) which is an adapted version of the weapon. It has been improved from the standard L129A1 with the addition of the L17A2 Schmidt & Bender 3-12 x 50 Sniper Scope and Surefire Suppressor.

This capability enhancement greatly improves the sniper’s pair’s ability to locate, identify and neutralise targets with a high degree of accuracy.

• Organization: MOD
• Object Name: ADSL1702262_0874

• Supplemental Categories: SharpShooter, Equipment, Weapons, Guns
• Keywords: L129A1, Sharpshooter rifle, Rifle, CQB, Close Quarter Battlesight, ELCAN SpecterOS 4x, 7.62mm, Rounds, Ammunition, Support Weapons, Army, Equipment, Weapons, Gun, Firearm, Small Arms, Assault Rifle, Attachment, Bipod
• Country: England