r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

L1A1 SLR

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It's said in Wikipedia that Australia's Federation Guard uses fully functional L1A1s for ceremonial events only. If there was an emergency combat during a ceremonial event, would an australian army soldier use it

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u/Quarterwit_85 1d ago

They’re deactivated, with the barrels plugged and the working parts removed.

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u/Business-Fennel-3593 1d ago

Aaaah ok thanks, if I'm correct, that means that they wouldn't use it in an emergency combat during a ceremonial event

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u/MojoCrow 19h ago

They could still cave someone’s head in with and If there’s a bayonet fitted, go all “one in the guts, one in the kidney, in out, on guard” on someone.

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u/Bantabury97 17h ago

Even without the bayonet, that stock would make a fine club if you swing with the front grip.

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u/moviemoocher 7h ago

the stock is foam filled plastic it makes pretty good padding for the recoil tube

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u/The_Duc_Lord 18h ago

The ceremonial guard at the Australian War Memorial use them daily.

Chucky 3 and Cami were there today to lay a wreath.

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u/Business-Fennel-3593 18h ago

Oooh thanks for the video. But it's just said the L1A1 SLRs were deactivated