Surveyor Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I assume behind the driver for a weapon rack, the one I have has 2no 5.56mm rifle brackets, not what would be in at the time the vehicle was made. The question I have what would have been fitted if any for a 1986 Land Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) The L85A1 or SA80 was accepted into service in the mid '80's - seen dates between '84 and '87 so the 5.56mm rifle rack would be right for a 1986 LR Maybe someone on the forum can give a definitve date on the SA80 coming into use..... Edited August 11, 2019 by Tarland duplication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thanks was for getting that, I started on the 7.62 skr and then changed to the 5.56, can't remember when that happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Most I have ever handled had between 1986 and 1992 dates. Serials UE86Axxx and UN92Axxxxxx some will have earlier dates for trials and I’ve also seen some with US prefix but I think these are Sterling inert arms made up into Deacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 In 1984 I was attached to 2 L.I in B.A.O.R. The L85A1 was just coming to the unit then. The SLRs & SMGs were still retained in use. Until the units full holding strength was achieved. I left shortly after, so cannot attest as to how long the 'mix' was protracted for? But as Most will know. The older weapons served on right through the First Gulf War. Also alongside the SA80. I would say that the plan was to re-arm all the 'Teeth Arm's' such as Infantry Battalions. Before 2nd line & support Units had theirs issued. That would be the normal practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC 7RU Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 This is the arrangement of the rifle clips and brackets for Rifle 7.62 mm L1A1 prior to removal under General Instruction No 3 dated January 1987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2691H Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I have a stock of new sa80 Land Rover rifle kits if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, 2691H said: I have a stock of new sa80 Land Rover rifle kits if required. Have to say was looking for a source of them, pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 20 hours ago, DMC 7RU said: This is the arrangement of the rifle clips and brackets for Rifle 7.62 mm L1A1 prior to removal under General Instruction No 3 dated January 1987. The Higher mounted clips were for the SLR L1A1 Rifle. & the lower pair for the L2A3 SMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 15 hours ago, 2691H said: I have a stock of new sa80 Land Rover rifle kits if required. Is there a 'Shortage' of them then? I have a Bread Basket with about 50 sets. With various Adaptor brackets. Best I dig them out, & start selling them on 'That' Auction site!...… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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