Firearms

India INSAS Rifle

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Indian-designed service rifle replacing SLR. AK-influenced gas system; problems in Kargil conflict.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 20

Year introduced: 1998, India

Weight: 7.3 oz

Overall length: 37.4"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military