Has the Royal Marine Corp got themselves a new rifle?

[Tower75]

Hi, all.

It's not the best of pics. But doe that look like a new pattern of L85 (SA80) to anyone? The L85 is short, yes, but those rifles look like actual carbines.

Just thought it was interesting, and a neat pic.

[Sim G]

L22A2 Carbine.

Develoved when H&K revamped weapons system I believe. Aircrew, armoured and RM were the recipients.

[dave_303]

Didn't realise the Marines got them as well, though it was just vehicle and air crews, watch anything about Prince Harry in Afghan and you'll see a few decent shots of them there.

They've also modified the L85A2 a few years back with new rails and Acogs

[Sim G]

Didn't realise the Marines got them as well, though it was just vehicle and air crews,

I think it was to satisfy the need of amphibious and hovercraft drivers and for boarding parties as the stocks of MP5's and HK53s purchased in the 80's are almost depleted....

[Tower75]

Ah, I see. Thanks, Sim G. I didn't know that either.

[Charlotte the flyer]

You too can can be the lucky owner of a welded up one if you have just three grand spare.

http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Deactivated-Ri ... 82043.aspx

[Gaz]

That carbine in the link above is one of the A1 trials carbines - a very rare beast indeed!