Franklin Armory (FA) is now shipping the F17-L rifle chambered in 17 WSM. The rifle was first shown at the 2014 SHOT Show, and has been described by FA as the first gas-operated rimfire rifle.

Features:

• gas piston system
• ships with standard magazine release (not bullet button) to California
• 20″ bull barrel
• 10-round magazine
• 7075-T6 aluminum upper & lower with anodized OD green finish
• free float handguard (Magpul M-Lok compatible)
• ERGO pistol grip
• Magpul MOE stock

One of the things that is interesting about this rifle is that it may fall outside the gun control legislation of some states that have passed so-called assault weapon bans. Some laws specifically exempt rimfire guns from the laws, which would seem to make this gun legal in those locales.