The NM149 sniper rifle was developed by Våpensmia A/S in close cooperation with the Norwegian Army and is based on the tried and true Mauser M98 controlled feed bolt action.
These actions originate from Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles left by German armed forces in Norway at the end of World War II in 1945.
The rifles have an easily adjustable match quality trigger, but come from the factory with a pull weight of only 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
The rifles were given the serial numbers of the Schmidt & Bender 6×42 telescopic sight to make a matching pair.
It has a better and stronger laminated and weatherproofed beech stock, and American heavy contour barrel (diameter 21mm) with a permanent front sight, and a flash suppressor from the AG-3 service rifle.