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De Lisle Carbine vs FN M249 SAW
De Lisle Carbine
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FN M249 SAW
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De Lisle Carbine
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Discontinued
FN M249 SAW
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In production
Overview
Spec
De Lisle Carbine
FN M249 SAW
Manufacturer
Sterling Armaments Company / William De Lisle
FN Herstal / FN America
Country
United Kingdom
Belgium / United States
Production
1943–1945
1984–present
Units produced
Approximately 129
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
De Lisle Carbine
FN M249 SAW
Overall length
896mm (35.3 in)
1,041mm (40.75 in)
Barrel length
210mm (8.3 in) — ported, inside suppressor
465mm (18.3 in)
Weight
3.7 kg (8.2 lb)
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
Magazine capacity
7 or 11 rounds (modified M1911 magazines)
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
Action type
Bolt-action (modified Lee-Enfield No. 4)
Gas-operated, open bolt
Trigger type
Two-stage military trigger
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Sights
Adjustable peep rear sight, blade front
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Calibers
De Lisle Carbine
.45 ACP
FN M249 SAW
5.56x45mm NATO
De Lisle Carbine
FN M249 SAW
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