Diemaco C7 LSW
M16A2 Automatic Rifle | Colt Light Machine Gun
Overview
C7 LSW
Late model C7 LSW with bipod under forearm and ability for semi-automatic fire.
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Origin
Canada
Type
Light machine gun
Entered service
Late 1980's
Status
Limited service
Development
Early 1980's
Developers
Canada
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Diemaco (now Colt Canada)
United States - Colt
United States - Colt
Production
Mid 1980's - present?
Producers
Canada
-
Diemaco (now Colt Canada)
Designations
LOAW
Dutch military service
LOAWNLD
Improved Dutch model
LSV M/04
Danish military service
Colt R750
Colt model number
M16A2 Automatic Rifle
Early project name
Colt Light Machine Gun
Colt marketing name
Dutch military service
LOAWNLD
Improved Dutch model
LSV M/04
Danish military service
Colt R750
Colt model number
M16A2 Automatic Rifle
Early project name
Colt Light Machine Gun
Colt marketing name
Details
Facts
C7A1 LSW
General
Origin
Canada
Type
Light machine gun
Caliber
Caliber
5.56x45mm NATO
Magazine
30 round detachable box
100 round C-Mag
Barrel length
510 mm
Rifling
6 grooves, 178 mm right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
920 m/s
Operation
Action
Gas operated, direct impingement
Locking
Rotating bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1 - F
Rate of fire
625 rpm
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
1.020 mm
Weight
5.8 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Backup iron sights
Optics
Weaver accessory rail for mounting optics
Elcan C79 standard issue optical sight
Accessories
Bipod
Folding bipod fitted as standard
Related articles
Diemaco C7
The C7 LSW is derived from the Canadian C7 assault rifle, which in turn is a modified M16A2.
Colt M16A1 HBAR
The C7 LSW, or Colt Light Machine Gun as marketed by Colt, is the successor to the M16A1 HBAR.