NZ L1A1 Carry Handle

[tsmgguy]

I understand that New Zealand L1A1s were produced under contract by SAF Lithgow of Australia, and that there are no external differences other than the carry handles. Is this correct?

The green plastic carry plastic handle on my NZ contract rifle is slightly different than the handles I've seen on Australian rifles. The finger indentations are deeper, and there is a plastic shroud around the wire where it meets the handle. Is this correct for NZ contract rifles?

Sorry not to be able to provide photos.

Many thanks!

[L/FN]

Originally posted by tsmgguy


The green plastic carry plastic handle on my NZ contract rifle is slightly different than the handles I've seen on Australian rifles. The finger indentations are deeper, and there is a plastic shroud around the wire where it meets the handle. Is this correct for NZ contract rifles?



Yes

[tsmgguy]

Man of few words. Thanks!

[paul87buick]

Also nz plastic butstocks had a Different sling swivel .nz plastic hand guards looked like brit plastic but had two more vent holes on top,made in auzz .some nz wood but stocks have longer combs, the part on the foward top of the stock.you should be able find pics of these on the boards use the search button. also gunthings has some pics of these on his site.