OVERVIEW
The LAR became the last notable firearms attempt by the storied Madsen gun company of Denmark.
The LAR became the last notable firearms attempt by the storied Madsen gun company of Denmark.
YEAR: 1962
MANUFACTURER(S): Dansk Industri Syndikat AS Madsen - Denmark
OPERATORS: Denmark (intended); Finland (intended)
SPECIFICATIONS
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
ACTION: Gas-Operated
CALIBER(S)*: 7x62x51mm NATO; 7.62x39mm M43
LENGTH (OVERALL): 1,080 millimeters (42.52 inches)
LENGTH (BARREL): 533 millimeters (20.98 inches)
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): 10.58 pounds (4.80 kilograms)
SIGHTS: Iron Front and Rear
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2,650 feet-per-second (808 meters-per-second)
RATE-OF-FIRE: 600 rounds-per-minute
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• m/62 - Intended in-service designation.
Series Model Variants
• m/62 - Intended in-service designation.
