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Description |
At
ISDEF 2010 Israel Defence Exhibition, the Israeli
Company Silver Shadow unveils a new compact assault
rifle, the "Gilboa APR ". The Gilboa was
developed to provide a superior modern assault rifle.
The Gilboa employs the proven lower receiver of
the M-16/M4 design, coupled with a new upper receiver
designed by Silver Shadow. The Gilboa upper and
lower receivers a re fully machined resulting in
a stronger weapon with no dimensional inconsistencies.
Both structural strength and reliability have been
improved and by using state of the art manufacturing
processes quality and dependability are ensured
under the most extreme conditions.
The Gilboa Shorty was developed specially for military
and law enforcement professional who need compact
weapons with fire power of a full carbine. The Gilboa
in version APR (Assault Pistol Rifle) is a revolutionary
new firearm designed specifically for CQB (Close
Quarter Battle). The Gilboa APR combines the benefits
of both the assault rifle and the pistol.
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Variants
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- Gilboa Piston Driven / standard
- Gilboa Shorty: with short barrel
- Gilboa Assault Pistol Rifle
- Gilboa Marksman rifle : sniper
rifle
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Catridge |
5.56
x 45 NATO caliber
7.62
x 51 NATO Caliber
7.62 x 39
9 mm
. 22 LR |
Technical
Data |
Lenght
: 800 mm
Weight : 2.92 kg
Rate of fire : ? rounds/min
Magazine : 20 or 30 rounds
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Country
Producer |
Israel |
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Identification |
Silver-Shadow
write to the left side of the weapon,
with the identification number
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Security |
Security
selector to left side of the weapon,
three positions, Safe, Semi, Auto.
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Manufacturer |
Silver
Shadow |
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Design |
The
Gilboa is design to enable operators to
employ the weapon effectively at all combat
ranges, from zero to 300 mm. The mechanism
developed by Silver Shadow uses a proprietary
gas operated piston driven system, enabling
cleaner and cooler running of the rifle
under extreme conditions. New patented design
innovations are incorporated; notably the
gas system and recoil spring. This propriety
gas system allows the weapon to function
cleaner and cooler for superior reliability
and handling. The quick detach folding stock
of the APR enables shoulder firing.
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Ammunition |
The
Gilboa APR can use a large variety of
ammunition of which the 5.56, 7.62 NATO,
7.62 russia, 9 mm
and 22 LR.
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Production
and usage |
The
Gilboa was presented for the first time
to the public during the ISDEF 2010, Israel
Defence Exhibition, in October 2010. The
Gilboa was tested using methods surpassing
stnadard military and ISO testing methods.
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Accessories |
The
Gilboa is configured as a flat-top platform,
fitted with multiple rails for mounting
optics, lasers and other accessories. |
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