Was doing some research on FAL's and thought I would share my unfired(except for factory test)Argentine 7.62x51mm guns.Both are low serial # honeys with original boxes and accessories.Pre'94 imports.
Was doing some research on FAL's and thought I would share my unfired(except for factory test)Argentine 7.62x51mm guns.Both are low serial # honeys with original boxes and accessories.Pre'94 imports.
Here is my # 2 gal or in this case #00048.I love this gun!
Very nice! Back in the 80's when I was with the Signal Corps - we used to fire the FN
C1A1 (before these were replaced with the M16A2 we call the C7).
These were heavy duty rifles that could sure pack a punch!
You've got some great examples there! Thanks for showing!
Rob
I love these beauties a real killing weopon known to us in the British Army as the SLR , pre SA 80.
I called mine "Lucy" , she was a great rifle she kept me alive !!!
regards
Paul
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
My wife Lez was attached to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and after the Falklands War in the 1980's one of her jobs was to sort through captured Argentine FAL's. She then took part in the armed convoys to the steel works to have these melted down.
Cheers, Ade.
Rob ,Paul and Ade.
Great input. I like the personal experiences.
Happy new year!Good collecting in '09
Great weapon the FAL.. Thanks for showing...BILL
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Here's an interesting thread on a low serial numbered C1A1
Axis History Forum • View topic - C1A1 (FAL) Serial number help required!
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