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6×42, but the scope rings are basically NATO standard, and can be removed and replaced with rings which allow the mounting of other Western telescopic sights. They can also be removed entirely, and replaced with a mount allowing the use of most NATO-compatible night vision devices. The rifles were
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given the serial numbers of the Schmidt & Bender 6×42 telescopic sight to make a matching pair. The system was very capable and effective and served in the Norwegian army from 1988 to 2013. It was replaced in service by the
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in 1945. It is used by both the Norwegian military and police forces, though it was originally designed at the request of the Norwegian Army. The NM149 replaced the
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and weatherproofed beech stock, and American heavy contour barrel (diameter 21mm) with a permanent front sight, and a
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service rifle. The stock is not pillar bedded, which makes it somewhat more susceptible to weather changes. A
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via a spacer system, the barrel is a German made cold-hammered barrel with
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controlled feed bolt action. These actions originate from Mauser
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was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the
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rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of
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Index

Sniper rifle
Våpensmia A/S
Barrel
Cartridge
7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Action
Bolt action
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
m/s
magazine
Schmidt & Bender
telescopic sight
Simrad
night scope
AG-3
iron sight
sniper rifle
Norwegian Army
Mauser M98
Karabiner 98k
World War II
Kongsberg M59F1
stock
beech
veneer
length of pull
4 grooves right hand twist
trigger
telescopic sight

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