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{{Infobox weapon|is_ranged=yes|
{{firearm|
|image=
|image=[[Image:Rifle_Vapensmia_NM149S_1.jpg]]
|caption=Våpensmia NM149S
|caption=Våpensmia NM149
|name=Våpensmia NM149S
|name=Våpensmia NM149
|nation=[[Norway]]
|origin=Norway
|type=[[bolt action]] [[repeating rifle|repeating]] [[sniper rifle]]
|type= [[Sniper rifle]]
|designer=[http://www.vapensmia.no/ Våpensmia A/S]
|inventor=[[Norwegian Army|Army]], [[Royal Norwegian Navy|Navy]] and the [[Norwegian Home Guard|Homeguard]]
|date=1985
|design_date=1985
|serv_date=1988–
|service=1988–2012
|used_by=Norway
|cartridge=[[7.62 × 51 mm NATO]]
|cartridge=[[7.62 × 51 mm NATO]]
|action=[[Bolt action]]
|action=[[Bolt action]]
|rof=N/A
|rate=N/A
|velocity=860-880m/s
|velocity=860-880 [[Metre per second|m/s]]
|range=800 m
|range={{convert|800|m|yd|0|abbr=on}}
|weight={{convert|5.6|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
|mass=5,6 kg
|length=1120 mm
|length={{convert|1120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|part_length={{convert|600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|barrel=600 mm
|feed=5-round [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]]
|capacity=5 round box
|sights=6x42mm Schmidt and Bender telescopic sight, KN250 [[Night vision]] Sight
|sights=[[Schmidt & Bender]] 6×42 [[telescopic sight]]<br>[[Simrad Optronics|Simrad]] KN250 [[night vision device|night scope]]<br>[[Heckler & Koch G3#Other military variants and derivatives|AG-3]] [[iron sight]] (NM149-F1 only)
|variants=NM149-F1
|variant=NM149S and NM149S-F1
|num_built=N/A
|number=N/A
}}
}}


'''NM149S''', was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the [[Norwegian Army]] and is based on the tried and true [[Gewehr 98|M98]] bolt action. The stock is laminated beech veneer, pillar bedded and are adjustable for length of pull via a spacer system, the barrel is a [[Rifling|4 grooves right hand twist]], of heavy contour and the system shoots very well. There was a problem with the early versions of the stock cracking, but that problem has since been solved. The system is very capable and effective and has been serving in the Norwegian army since 1988. The rifles were given the serial numbers of the S&B scope to make a matching pair.
The '''NM149''' [[sniper rifle]] was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the [[Norwegian Army]] and is based on the tried and true [[Gewehr 98#M98 controlled-feed bolt-action system|Mauser M98]] controlled feed bolt action. These actions originate from Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of [[World War II]] 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 [[Mauser M59|Kongsberg M59F1]] in the Norwegian Army.

[[Image:Rifle_Vapensmia_NM149S_2.jpg|thumb|left|NM149S with [[night vision]]]]
The NM149 [[Stock (firearms)|stock]] is laminated [[beech]] [[Wood veneer|veneer]], pillar bedded and is adjustable for [[length of pull]] via a spacer system, the barrel is a German made cold-hammered barrel with [[Rifling|4 grooves right hand twist]], of heavy contour and the system shoots very well. There was a problem with the early versions of the stock cracking, but that problem has since been solved. The rifles have an easily adjustable match quality [[Trigger (firearms)|trigger]], but come from the factory with a pull weight of only 1.5&nbsp;kg (3.3&nbsp;lbs). The standard [[telescopic sight]] for the Norwegian military and police is a [[Schmidt & Bender]] 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 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 [[Heckler & Koch HK417]].
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An improved model, the NM149S-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger laminated stock, a permanent front sight, and a [[flash suppressor]] from the [[AG-3]] service rifle. The stock though is not pillar bedded, and is more suseptable to changes in weather.

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Match grade trigger, Bipod and Silencer can be fitted as needed.
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An improved model, the '''NM149-F1''', has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger [[laminate]]d and weatherproofed beech stock, and American heavy contour barrel (diameter 21mm) with a permanent front sight, and a [[flash suppressor]] from the [[Heckler & Koch G3#Other military variants and derivatives|AG-3]] service rifle. The stock is not pillar bedded, which makes it somewhat more susceptible to weather changes.
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A [[bipod]] and [[suppressor]] can be fitted as needed.

<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:NM149_-_HV_skarpskytter.jpg|thumb|right|Norwegian [[Norwegian Home Guard|home guard]] sniper in [[Ghillie suit|ghillie suit]] armed with [[Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System|MILES]] fitted NM149 ]] -->
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Gardistnm149nk8.png|thumb|left|NM-149 Close-up. [[Hans Majestet Kongens Garde|HMKG]] sniper]] -->


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bolt-action rifles]]
*[[Bolt action]]
*[[Sniper rifles]]
*[[Sniper rifle]]
*[[Rifling]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.snipercentral.com/nm149s.htm Vapensmia NM149S - SniperCentral]
*[http://www.mil.no/languages/english/start/ Norwegian armed forces official pages in english.]
*[http://www.vapensmia.no/ Våpensmias official pages.]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061210015831/http://www.mil.no/languages/english/start/ Norwegian armed forces official pages in English]
*[http://www.vapensmia.no/ Våpensmias official pages]
*[http://www.schmidtbender.com/ Schmidt and Bender optics]
*[http://www.schmidtbender.com/ Schmidt and Bender optics]


==References==
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{{Norwegian service rifles}}
{{no footnotes|date=November 2014}}


* {{cite book | first = Karl Egil | last = Hanevik | year = 1998 | title = Norske Militærgeværer etter 1867 | publisher = Hanevik Våpen | isbn = 82-993143-1-3 | no-pp = true | page = Chapter 25}}
[[no:NM149]]
[[pl:Karabin Våpensmia NM149S]]


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{{Norwegian service rifles}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Vapensmia Nm149}}
[[Category:Bolt-action rifles]]
[[Category:Military of Norway]]
[[Category:7.62×51mm NATO rifles]]
[[Category:Norwegian rifles]]
[[Category:Bolt-action rifles of Norway]]
[[Category:Weapons of Norway]]
[[Category:Sniper rifles of Norway]]

Latest revision as of 00:03, 25 February 2024

Våpensmia NM149
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originNorway
Service history
In service1988–2012
Used byNorway
Production history
DesignerVåpensmia A/S
Designed1985
No. builtN/A
VariantsNM149-F1
Specifications
Mass5.6 kg (12.3 lb)
Length1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Barrel length600 mm (23.6 in)
Cartridge7.62 × 51 mm NATO
ActionBolt action
Rate of fireN/A
Muzzle velocity860-880 m/s
Effective firing range800 m (875 yd)
Feed system5-round magazine
SightsSchmidt & Bender 6×42 telescopic sight
Simrad KN250 night scope
AG-3 iron sight (NM149-F1 only)

The NM149 sniper rifle was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the Norwegian Army and is based on the tried and true Mauser M98 controlled feed bolt action. These actions originate from Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of World War II 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 Kongsberg M59F1 in the Norwegian Army.

The NM149 stock is laminated beech veneer, pillar bedded and is adjustable for length of pull via a spacer system, the barrel is a German made cold-hammered barrel with 4 grooves right hand twist, of heavy contour and the system shoots very well. There was a problem with the early versions of the stock cracking, but that problem has since been solved. The rifles have an easily adjustable match quality trigger, but come from the factory with a pull weight of only 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). The standard telescopic sight for the Norwegian military and police is a Schmidt & Bender 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 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 Heckler & Koch HK417.

An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger laminated and weatherproofed beech stock, and American heavy contour barrel (diameter 21mm) with a permanent front sight, and a flash suppressor from the AG-3 service rifle. The stock is not pillar bedded, which makes it somewhat more susceptible to weather changes. A bipod and suppressor can be fitted as needed.


See also

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References

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  • Hanevik, Karl Egil (1998). Norske Militærgeværer etter 1867. Hanevik Våpen. Chapter 25. ISBN 82-993143-1-3.
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