Jan. 01, 1954 - New Rifle Demonstrated: A demonstration of Rifle Self Lading F.N. 30...

Jan. 01, 1954 - New Rifle Demonstrated: A demonstration of Rifle Self Lading F.N. 30 - the new rifle developed by the Belgian Company “Fabrique d'armes de guerre” of Liege. was given today. It was originally designed to fire the low velocity small caliber. 28. inch ammunition developed in U.K. It has since been modified to fire the high velocity.30inch universal round. which has been produced to meet the Military Characteristics agreed by the N.A.T.O countries. The rifle in the various stages of its developments, has been subjected to extensive Technical and User trials in this country and the United States. Photo shows Corporal John E. Heymer, of the Royal Fusiliers, who lives at the Elephant & Castle - seen demonstrating the new rifle, at the Depot of the Royal fusiliers at the Tower of London today