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Thales Australia F88 Austeyr 5.56 NATO 20-inch

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Thales Australia F88 Austeyr, Australian-produced Steyr AUG variant. Gas-operated bullpup in 5.56 NATO, Australian Army service rifle.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1989, Australia

Weight: 7.9 oz

Overall length: 28.7"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military