OVERVIEW



The LAR became the last notable firearms attempt by the storied Madsen gun company of Denmark.

ORIGIN: 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.

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.