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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#M_98_controlled-feed_bolt-action_system|Mauser |
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#M_98_controlled-feed_bolt-action_system|Mauser M 98]] controlled feed bolt action. These actions originate from from Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of [[World War II]] in 1945. The NM149 replaced the [[Mauser M59|Kongsberg M59F1]] |
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The NM149 stock is laminated beech veneer, pillar bedded and |
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 [[Rifling|4 grooves right hand twist]], of heavy contour and the system shoots very well. |
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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 [[Schmidt & Bender]] 6x42 [[telescopic sight]] to make a matching pair. |
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An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger [[laminate]]d stock, an American-made 21[[Centimetre|mm]] |
An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger [[laminate]]d stock, an American-made heavy contour barrel (diameter 21[[Centimetre|mm]]) with a permanent front sight, and a [[flash suppressor]] from the [[AG-3]] service rifle. The stock though is not pillar bedded, and is more susceptible to waether changes. |
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A match grade trigger, [[bipod]] and [[suppressor]] can be fitted as needed. |
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Revision as of 14:48, 12 October 2008
| Våpensmia NM149 | |
|---|---|
| Type | sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  Norway |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1988– |
| Used by | Norway |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Våpensmia A/S |
| Designed | 1985 |
| No. built | N/A |
| Variants | NM149-F1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Template:Auto kg |
| Length | Template:Auto mm |
| Barrel length | Template:Auto mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Rate of fire | N/A |
| Muzzle velocity | 860-880 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Feed system | 5-round magazine |
| Sights | Schmidt & Bender 6x42 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 M 98 controlled feed bolt action. These actions originate from from Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of World War II in 1945. The NM149 replaced the Kongsberg M59F1
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 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 Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight to make a matching pair.
An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger laminated stock, an American-made heavy contour barrel (diameter 21mm) with a permanent front sight, and a flash suppressor from the AG-3 service rifle. The stock though is not pillar bedded, and is more susceptible to waether changes. A match grade trigger, bipod and suppressor can be fitted as needed.
See also
External links
- Norwegian armed forces official pages in english.
- Våpensmias official pages.
- Schmidt and Bender optics
References
- Hanevik, Karl Egil (1998). Norske Militærgeværer etter 1867. Hanevik Våpen. pp. Chapter 25. ISBN 82-993143-1-3.