IMBEL AGLC
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.70 kg
- Introduced
- 2010
About
What it is, and why it matters
The IMBEL AGLC (named after its creator, Colonel Athos Gabriel Lacerda de Carvalho) is a Brazilian bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, manufactured by the state-owned Industria de Material Belico do Brasil (IMBEL). Built around a refined Mauser-type action, the AGLC features a cold hammer-forged free-floating heavy barrel and traditional wooden furniture, giving it a classic appearance while delivering modern accuracy. The rifle achieves 1 MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition and has an effective range of 500-600 meters against personnel targets. Despite its somewhat dated design philosophy, the AGLC serves as a reliable and cost-effective precision rifle for Brazilian military and law enforcement units.
The AGLC represents Brazil's pragmatic approach to developing an indigenous sniper capability. Rather than pursuing cutting-edge designs, IMBEL chose to refine the time-proven Mauser action that had served armies worldwide for over a century. The rifle is named after Colonel Athos Gabriel Lacerda de Carvalho, whose initials form the AGLC designation, honoring his contribution to Brazilian military small arms development.
The AGLC designation honors Colonel Athos Gabriel Lacerda de Carvalho, who led the rifle's development program at IMBEL. The Mauser-type action features a bolt with two frontal locking lugs and an integral five-round internal magazine. The stock is adjustable to some extent through the use of buttplate spacers. The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept scope mounts. While the wooden stock and internal magazine give the AGLC a somewhat traditional appearance compared to modern chassis-based sniper rifles, the design prioritizes reliability and simplicity in the tropical and humid environments where Brazilian forces typically operate.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Industria de Material Belico do Brasil
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Brazil
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2010
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1200 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.70 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 5.10 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 18.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Cold hammer forged steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 850 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3440 J
- Effective range
- 600 m
- Maximum range
- 3600 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Heavy barrel profile
Adjustable buttplate
Scope mount rails
Mauser action
Cold hammer forged barrel
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 4.70 kg | 5.04 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 1200 mm | 1116 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 610 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 5 | 15 | Holds fewer rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the IMBEL AGLC
How much does the IMBEL AGLC weigh?
The IMBEL AGLC weighs 4.70 kg (10.36 lb) empty and 5.10 kg (11.24 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the IMBEL AGLC?
The IMBEL AGLC is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the IMBEL AGLC hold?
The IMBEL AGLC holds 5 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the IMBEL AGLC?
The IMBEL AGLC is 1200 mm (47.2 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the IMBEL AGLC?
The IMBEL AGLC is made by Industria de Material Belico do Brasil (Brazil). It was designed by Colonel Athos Gabriel Lacerda de Carvalho.
When was the IMBEL AGLC introduced?
The IMBEL AGLC was introduced in 2010.
How does the IMBEL AGLC operate?
The IMBEL AGLC uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Brazilian Army
- 2010
- Brazilian Federal Police
- Brazil
- Brazilian Military Police
- Brazil
Provenance
Confidence in this record
65%
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API
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