The L42A1 was a British Army sniper rifle built by converting No. 4 Mk I (T) sniper actions to 7.62x51mm NATO. It served as the primary British Army sniper rifle from 1970 until replaced by the L96A1 in the late 1980s. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.62x51mm Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1970, UK Weight: 119 oz Overall length: 46.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Sniper, Collecting