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'''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]] bolt action. The stock is laminated beech veneer, pillar bedded and are adjustable for length of pull via a spacer system, the barrel is 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 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.
'''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]] bolt action. The stock is laminated beech veneer, pillar bedded and are adjustable for length of pull via a spacer system, the barrel is 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 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.
[[Image:Rifle_Vapensmia_NM149S_2.jpg|thumb|left|NM149S fitted with Simrad KN250 [[night vision]]]]
[[Image:Rifle_Vapensmia_NM149S_2.jpg|thumb|left|NM149S fitted with Simrad KN250 [[night vision]]]]
An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger [[Laminate|laminated]] stock, an american made 21[[Centimetre|mm]] barrel 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 changes in weather.
An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger [[Laminate|laminated]] stock, an American-made 21[[Centimetre|mm]] barrel 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 changes in weather.
Match grade trigger, [[Bipod|bipod]] and [[Suppressor|silencer]] can be fitted as needed.
Match grade trigger, [[Bipod|bipod]] and [[Suppressor|silencer]] can be fitted as needed.



Revision as of 18:32, 4 January 2007

Våpensmia NM149
File:Rifle Vapensmia NM149S 1.jpg
Våpensmia NM149
TypeBolt Action Repeating Sniper Rifle
Place of originNorway
Service history
In service1988–
Production history
Designer[Våpensmia A/S]
Designed1985
No. builtN/A
VariantsNM149 and NM149-F1
Specifications
Mass5,6 kg
Length1120 mm
Barrel length600 mm

Cartridge7.62 × 51 mm NATO
ActionBolt action
Rate of fireN/A
Muzzle velocity860-880 m/s
Effective firing range800 m
Feed system5 Round Box
Sights6x42mm Schmidt and Bender Telescopic Sight, Simrad KN250 Night Vision Sight, AG-3 Iron sight (NM149-F1 only)

NM149 sniper rifle was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the Norwegian Army and is based on the tried and true 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 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 S&B scope to make a matching pair.

File:Rifle Vapensmia NM149S 2.jpg
NM149S fitted with Simrad KN250 night vision

An improved model, the NM149-F1, has since been developed and produced. It has a better and stronger laminated stock, an American-made 21mm barrel 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 changes in weather. Match grade trigger, bipod and silencer can be fitted as needed.





See also



Sources and references

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