Siyavash sniper rifle

The Siyavash sniper rifle is a light rifle designed for and deployed by the Iranian Army. It carries a five-round magazine and weighs 14 pounds (6.5 kg).^[1][2][3] It is a clone of the US M40 rifle.^[4]

Siyavash Sniper Rifle
Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	Islamic Republic of Iran
Service history
In service	2013–present
Used by	Islamic Republic of Iran Army
Specifications
Mass	6.5 kg (14 lbs)
Cartridge	7.62×51 mm
Action	Bolt action
Feed system	5-round

References

1. "IRGC showcases anti-chopper shoulder-launched weapon, ultra light sniper rifle". 19 November 2013.
2. "Farsnews". Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
3. "Iran unveils new home-made Siyavash ultra light sniper rifle during a military exhibition 2612132 | December 2013 defense industry military news UK | Military army defense industry news year 2013".
4. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/05/13/report-iraqi-snipers-iranian-rifles/