October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Very nice original Fabrique Nationale F.A.L. machine gun. Designated as "Light Automatic Rifle" (French: Fusil Automatique Léger), the FN-FAL has been marketed world-wide and was adopted by NATO forces in the Cold War era with great satisfaction and success. ATF Registration forms shows, "Inter American Import Export Company” as the importer, and these tiny importer markings are on the right side of the receiver. Right side of receiver otherwise marked with typical FN markings visible in the accompanying photos. Upper and lower assemblies serial numbers match. A green M16 style sling and four original 20 round magazines are included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine matte arsenal refinish on upper assembly, but what might be original finish on lower assembly. Black enamel paint on forend cap with early composite handguards. Composite furnishing shows some light handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very good with some roughness. Bolt face is very fine. This is a select fire machine gun. The FAL rifle saw widespread military use in over 90 countries for over 3 decades. It is an effective battle rifle and fun at the range as a recreational machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2019-10-43
Accessories
Three extra mags
Caliber/Bore
.308 Winchester