| Accession Number | P05904.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | c 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
A 7.62 mm L1A1 self-loading rifle (SLR) which was the standard infantry weapon used by the ...
Description
A 7.62 mm L1A1 self-loading rifle (SLR) which was the standard infantry weapon used by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It is gas operated with an internal piston and has a 20 round staggered box magazine. It was replaced by the 5.56 mm Steyr F88 assault rifle in the 1980s. This particular weapon has had a medical field dressing taped to the wooden butt.