Harris Gun Works M-96
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| Harris Gun Works M-96 | |
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_and_Harris_Gun_Works_M-96_(12.7mm)_of_Malaysian_Army_in_display_during_2022_exhibition.jpg) Denel NTW-20 (20mm) and Harris Gun Works M-96 (12.7mm) of Malaysian Army in display during 2022 exhibition | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1996[1]—present |
| Used by | United States, Malaysia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Harris Gunworks |
| Variants | M86, M92 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 lbs (11.35 kg) unloaded, no scope. |
| Length | 58 inches (145 cm). |
| Barrel length | 29 inch (74 cm). |
| Cartridge | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
| Action | semi-automatic |
| Rate of fire | Gas operated semi-automatic. |
| Effective firing range | 5000 ft (1500 m). |
| Feed system | 5-rounds detachable box magazine |
| Sights | detachable aperture type iron sights day or night optics |
The Harris Gunworks M-96 is a semi automatic sniper rifle. Manufactured by Harris Gunworks at Phoenix, Arizona, this is chambered for .50 BMG currently used heavily by the United States Armed Forces and Malaysian Armed Forces.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Harris M96".
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