FR F1 sniper rifle

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The FR F1 sniper rifle is a French bolt-action precision rifle adopted by the French military in the late 20th century and known for its accuracy and use by designated marksmen.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bolt-action rifle
sniper rifle
action bolt-action
barrelType free-floating barrel
cartridge 7.5×54mm French
category French military rifle
precision rifle
chassisMaterial wood
countryOfOrigin France
designedFor high accuracy
medium-range engagements
designer Manufacture d’armes de Saint-Étienne NERFINISHED
era Cold War small arms
feedSystem 10-round detachable box magazine
firingMode manual repeat fire
intendedRole precision shooting
manufacturer Manufacture d’armes de Saint-Étienne NERFINISHED
militaryDesignation FR F1 NERFINISHED
mountingSystem scope mounting rail
nameMeaning Fusil à Répétition modèle F1 NERFINISHED
notableFor accuracy
robustness
primaryUse designated marksman rifle
sniper rifle
replaced MAS-36 based sniper rifles
safety manual safety
serviceEntry late 1960s
sight backup iron sights
telescopic sight
stockFeature thumbhole-style stock
stockType wooden stock
successor FR F2 sniper rifle
triggerType two-stage trigger
usedBy French Air Force NERFINISHED
French Army NERFINISHED
French Gendarmerie NERFINISHED
French Navy NERFINISHED
French special forces NERFINISHED
designated marksmen
usedIn marksmanship training
military operations

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MAS Saint-Étienne developed FR F1 sniper rifle