Some weapons such as the AR-15 [5][6] and M16A2 [7] rifles, C3 Non-Metallic Anti-Personnel Mine, [8] M18A1 Anti-Personnel Mine, [9][10] M79 grenade launcher, [11] M6-895 and M6-640 mortars, [11][12] were not given L numbers and are referred to in official documentation by their manufacturer's designations instead.

Mar 29, 2019 · Around the turn of the 21st century the specifications changed again and the British Army now uses L18A1 blank ammunition, although I have been unable to find out exact specifications for this ammunition. The rounds themselves are made of brass, with.

Sep 17, 2005 · Has anyone ever encountered IMI L18A1 Series of 9mm cartridges? I don't know if it's a special series or not. I have new cartridges, '05, with L18A1 'imprinted' on them, and I'm trying to figure what is it exactly? maybe it was intended for NATO? Cheers, Posted September 19, 2005 (edited)

Feb 18, 2020 · Both rounds have the ‘L’ number code ‘L18A1’. The 5.56mm marked ‘RG 17 L18A1’ and the 9mm ‘IMI 07 L18A1 (+)’. ‘L18A1’ 5.56mm for a current British issue blank, and ‘L18A1’ for a current issue 9mm Ball round supplied to Britain from Israeli Military Industries (IMI).

Feb 20, 2011 · IMI's 5.56mm BALL NATO and 9mm BALL NATO cartridges received NATO qualification. IMI's SCA is recognized by the Israel Ministry of Defense as the exclusive supplier of small caliber ammunition to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Other customers include the U.S. Army and the armed forces of major NATO members.

In 1954 the United Kingdom replaced the old system of allocating "Mark" numbers with the British version of the new NATO nomenclature. This consists of an "L" number followed by an "A" suffix, e.g....

French 9mm ammunition manufactured by Gevelot was purchased in 1974. Two procurements were made, one for use in pistols and the other for Sterling sub-machine guns. Both types were given the title...

In several years (at least 1987, 1988, 1991 and 1992) L2A2 ammunition was manufactured by Hirtenberger in Austria headstamped as British L2A2 complete with "RG" marking. These can easily be...

Feb 25, 2015 · The numerous 'L' codes for 5.56mm blanks. L1A1, A2 & A3 are superficial differences. L1A1 & A2 have different crimping & I believe the A3 has a different type of powder to the other two. The L18A1 is the same difference as the current 7.62mm - different supplier.

Jul 16, 2009 · L numbers are allocated to a store and are independently allocated to each type of store. Just as there was a .303 Ball Mark VII and a .303 Tracer Mark VII, there is a 5.56 L18A1 and a 9mm L18A1. The nomenclature is based on the hierarchy of the description, ie. "Round 9mm Ball.....L18A1" differentiates it from "Cartridge 5.56mm Blank....L18A1".