LMT Defense MARS-HS Shovelnose 7.62 NATO SBR 13.5" MLKMWS13PS-MARS-EU
LMT DefenseThe LMT Defense MARS-HS Shovelnose 7.62 NATO SBR 13.5" (MLKMWS13PS-MARS-EU) is LMT's most compact .308 battle rifle — a short-barreled, piston-operated 7.62x51mm SBR built around LMT's iconic Shovelnose M-LOK upper receiver and MARS-H ambidextrous lower receiver. The 13.5" chrome-lined, piston-operated barrel delivers full 7.62x51mm NATO power in an ultra-compact platform, operating reliably both suppressed and unsuppressed thanks to the full-auto short-stroke piston BCG with ambidextrous charging handle. The MRP-H Shovelnose upper receiver is milled from a single solid piece of aerospace aluminum, providing the only true monolithic rail platform available — delivering maximum rigidity, accuracy, and rapid barrel-change capability unique to LMT's MRP system.
- Part Number: MLKMWS13PS-MARS-EU
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)
- Barrel: 13.5" (342mm), 1:10" RH twist, chrome-lined, chromoly (NFA)
- Upper Receiver: LMT MRP-H M-LOK "Shovelnose" upper receiver
- Rail: Picatinny at 12 o'clock; M-LOK on 7 sides
- Lower Receiver: LMT MARS-H ambidextrous — bolt catch/release, magazine catch, safety selector
- Operating Method: Short-stroke piston
- BCG: Full-auto piston bolt carrier group
- Trigger: LMT AXLE Euro two-stage trigger
- Charging Handle: LMT ambidextrous
- Buttstock: LMT SOPMOD adjustable with QD endplate
- Grip: LMT ergonomic textured grip
- Trigger Guard: Winter trigger guard
- Magazine: 20-round capacity included
- Includes: Magazine, owner's manual, and 3 rail panels
- Manufacturer: Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT Defense), Milan, Illinois, USA
⚠️ NFA — SHORT-BARRELED RIFLE (SBR) & FFL Required. This firearm is an NFA-regulated Short-Barreled Rifle. A $200 ATF tax stamp and Form 4 are required. Must be transferred through a licensed Class III/SOT FFL dealer. Not available in CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, VT, or WA.