40mm grenade launcher for the SLR ?

[op centre]

I was just wondering if there were ever any projects to fit a 40mm grenade launcher to the SLR at any point during its service with the british and Australia defence forces.

[Limeyfellow]

I don't know any but the SLR's flash hider also works as a grenade launcher firing standard nato rifle grenades.

[thatguy96]

The Australian SASR fitted the XM148 to it during their time in South East Asia. They also fitted the XM148 to their chopped down HBAR guns that they used as a handy point weapon.

[catalyst]

never heard of the SASR using HBARs......but I think I have seen pics of SASR in SVN with some 40mm attachments....i cant look them up in my books cause they are in aus....try one of the recollection type books from that era....

[kamarian]

SASR used both models of the SLR in Vietnam. Most were L1A1's fitted with a 30rd mag and modified to fire full auto. A few were the L2A1 that had semi and automatic modes of fire. Barrels were also cut short, and flash suppressors removed, to move through the bush easier and also when fired, let off a huge muzzle flash and sounded really loud. Some of there weapons were fitted with the 40mm greande launchers during the conflict.

If you have a close look at some of the SASR pics from the War you can see both versions of the SLR.

[Pindeho]

If you can find a pic of the SLR with a 40mil launcher then that would be amazing.p-)

[gregb]

While your at it could someone post a pic of the SLR with the Bren gun mag in it , that looks cool also ...... cheers.

[Pindeho]

:) The SLR with the bren mag was the way 7.62 ammo was expended, and the soldiers shooting it was heaven.

[enfe]

These belong to the Venezuelan National Guard Rural Comandos.
They seldom see use from what i've heard.
enjoy

http://fav-club.com/mygallery/album38/05ExpoEjercito2005_armas_GAC3_EC
http://fav-club.com/mygallery/album24/ArmasGN_2_copia
http://fav-club.com/mygallery/album24/ArmasGN_copia

[thatguy96]

While your at it could someone post a pic of the SLR with the Bren gun mag in it , that looks cool also ...... cheers.
Note that this is the L4 Bren mag. The L4 Bren mag was designed to be common to both the L4 machine gun and the L1 rifle/L2 automatic rifle.

http://gunthings.com/L2A1.jpg

[BiZ]

I 'see' your Bren mag SLR and raise you a Bren mag'd SLR with XM-148 40mm launcher...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2305/sasrvietnam6gm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2 Squadron SASR 1971
(Photo D. Wright)

[flanker7]

I 'see' your Bren mag SLR and raise you a Bren mag'd SLR with XM-148 40mm launcher...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2305/sasrvietnam6gm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2 Squadron SASR 1971
(Photo D. Wright)


I see you on that and I raise you eith a better photo

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8106/sas2520bitch8we.jpg

:-)

[akmarksman]

I see both of your pics of a SLR and raise you what appears to be a M16A1 with a M203 40mikemike on the soldier on the far left of BiZ's picture.

[thatguy96]

Yup, the Australians got a hold of both the Colt XM148 and the AAI XM203.

[RFSU]

Yup, the Australians got a hold of both the Colt XM148 and the AAI XM203.

and anything else that wasnt bolted to the ground.

[kamarian]

Ahhhh! the famous bitch! would love to see a clearer pic of that.

[thatguy96]

and anything else that wasnt bolted to the ground.
And then bolted it to their Bushmasters ;)

[BiZ]

I see both of your pics of a SLR and raise you what appears to be a M16A1 with a M203 40mikemike on the soldier on the far left of BiZ's picture.

I'll gracefully accept Flankers 'raise' as that's a better pic than mine, but as for 'raising' me with my own pic? Not sure I'll cop that one on the chin. ;)

[Corinthian]

i dont know how to post pictures
but have a look at this link,4 great relevant photos there

http://groups.msn.com/TheL1A1Armourer/thebitch.msnw


also check
www.awm.gov.au
search sas, sasr slr i guess

[Corinthian]

ID Number: P00966.055
Physical description: Colour
Summary: NUI DAT, SAS HILL, SOUTH VIETNAM. 1971. WEAPONS BOARD SHOWING EXAMPLES OF ALLIED RIFLES USED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. (SEE ALSO P0966/97/56). (DONOR D. BARNBY)
Copyright: clear
Related subject: Rifles
Related unit: Special air service units
Related place: Nui Dat

Related conflict: Vietnam War, 1962-1972
back add to workarea

http://cas.awm.gov.au/pls/PRD/cst.acct_master?surl=1570233751ZZPZXDFQDNBT54588&stype=4&simplesearch=&v_umo=&v_product_id=&screen_name=&screen_parms=&screen_type=RIGHT&bvers=4&bplatform=Microsoft%20Internet%20Explorer&bos=Win32

lots of other photos of interest there

[BiZ]

Just to add to a dead thread...a little larger and more colourful...

http://xs64.xs.to/pics/06032/sasr_vietnam.JPG (http://xs.to)

[thatguy96]

Interesting. The guy 2nd from the right appears to have a chopped barrel and the 1st guy on the left appears to have an M203 instead of the XM148.

[kamarian]

The SASR were allowed to ct down barrels on their weapons. They would cut down the barrels of thier SLRs so when fired they would let off a huge flash and sound like a 50cal.

[Adam Wilhelm]

and anything else that wasnt bolted to the ground.

Anything bolted to the ground just take a litte bit longer. ;)