British Forces weapons

[Anonymoose]

9 hours ago, Prolish said:

Side note- if anyone is after the burst lower, I’ve got the original one off my MP5 that I’d be willing to dig out and part with. 

 

Oh ya? 👀

[mightyjebus]

Seen these 2 at the REME museum in Lyneham at the weekend. Maybe a little project for Darkmikey22

[ButcherBill]

The furniture looks mouldy. ☹️

[MSSNAFU]

Progenitor😎

[mightyjebus]

reminds me a bit of the Singaporean SAR I had a fiddle with in Afghan.

 

[Darkmikey22]

On 29/09/2025 at 14:27, mightyjebus said:

Seen these 2 at the REME museum in Lyneham at the weekend. Maybe a little project for Darkmikey22

Hahaha. I would love to do an EM2 and the later sa80 prototype (as pictured). But time and funds aren't as free anymore. Struggling to keep up with issued kit. Let alone prototype stuff, haha. 

 

And yes.... the plastic definitely looks mouldy. Maybe they should give to me to look after...

[Darkmikey22]

So, just to add. 

I've since had a few new pieces join the collection. 

 

The L130A1

This is the 7.62mm variant of the FN minimi. 

This system was only ever in use with UKSF/SFSG, and has been used for some time. These are usually seen with a TA01 with RMR, LA5 peq and a green LBT box mag. 

 

There are a few differences between the UK version and US version (MK48). 

 

GAS BLOCK/REG

The US version uses the 7.62 type, while the UK version uses the older Minimi type, with even a MK1 type gas regulator knob. 

 

BIPOD

US version uses the new improved style, while UK uses older type. 

 

RAILED HANDGUARD

There are 2 US types. The improved tri rail or the older MK46 style over barrel rail. 

The UK version is similar to the KAC type tri rail. 

 

BOX MAG MOUNT

Now I'm not entirely sure what this plate is there for. 

But the US version has a 2 holed plate, that sits underneath the feed tray. This is not present on the UK version. 

 

MARKINGS

The US version has MK48 markings on the right sight, just before the stock. 

The UK version just has the standard minimi type markings, but marked for 7.62. 

 

My version is a Lambda defence version. 

Has a few things that need addressing 

A few holes left in the receiver from manufacturer. Clean up some of the rusty parts. Spray the receiver a satin black as issued. 

Try and source a green box mag, or try dying the one I have potentially. And to source a TA01 acog. 

 

Next up. 

M79 

Some people don't realise, this particular weapon has been used by the British since the 70s in Northern Ireland, and one or two pictured during the falklands. 

These were later replace by the HK69 launchers. 

The British version came with a fibre glass stock. Not the wooden one issued to US forces. Most were seen using SLR slings too. 

 

Lastly. 

The L109A1.

It's a SIG P230. This was sigs answer to the Walther PP/PPK & P5. 

This was issued to SAS as a concealed carry both on covert ops and for personal protection when in plain clothes. 

Other than that, not alot is known about this little pistol. There were also rumours this was issued to helicopter crews along with the Walther P5's. But the guys I know, who were in the RAF, only ever saw the walther P5's issued at the time. 

 

Mine is the old KSC P230JP version. 

Only down side, is that it's plastic bodied.

But for a small pistol, is extremely comfortable. 

I'm really not sure what to do with this, other than leave it stock. As haven't seen any pics of issued ones to getting it looking authentic.