L67A1 Riot Gun explained

Enfield L67A1 is an 1.5-inch breech-loading riot gun prototype produced at the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) in Enfield, Britain.

History

The L67A1 prototype was developed at RSAF Enfield as part of an experimental programme to explore new designs for riot control weapons. It was produced in the early stages of this development and was part of a broader effort to advance non-lethal crowd control technology.

Design

The L67A1 features:

• Calibre: 1.5 inches
• Overall: Length: 710 mm
• Overall: Weight: 2 kg^[1]

The weapon was designed as a breech-loading system, allowing for potentially rapid reloading and versatile use in crowd control scenarios. Its design included a rifled barrel liner to improve accuracy.

Production

The Enfield L67A1 was produced in 1988 by RSAF Enfield.^[2]

See Also

• Riot control weapons
• Royal Small Arms Factory
• The Troubles

Notes and References

1. Web site: Collections Online Royal Armouries . 2024-07-28 . royalarmouries.org . en.
2. Web site: Gun Riot 1.5" L67A1 . 2024-07-28 . Imperial War Museums . en.