Fal Lower Receiver Identification S,e,d
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Any FAL builders/experts out there?
I've decided that I need a FAL. I've been doing research for the past few days, and I've decided that it will be an Austrian STG58 (Steyr).
Originally, I thought I could just buy a STG58 from DSA and be done with it. Apparently the STG58's that DSA has been putting out for a while do not have many Steyr parts (most notably the barrel). That's not going to work for me, so apparently what I need is either an older DSA build, or possibly an Arizona Response Systems build, or a nice kit to either build myself or have built.
If I was to build it myself, I have heard that the gunplumber videos provide a very thorough walk through of the process. This would probably be the most rewarding way to go, but I'm just not sure how much of a headache it would be.
Most likely I will be purchasing a kit and having it built by ARS or some other known builder. Does anyone in PA have a good reputation for building these things? If I provide the kit, compliance parts, and receiver what can I expect to pay to have it built?
I'm trying to learn this system and understand the parts, but it is slow going. I know about FAL Files, and I've been reading threads there, but it's a bit overwhelming. I've found out that there are 17 countable 922 parts. What I don't know is what parts are crucial to keeping the build as authentic as possible, and which are typically switched out to US parts for the build.
I'm pretty sure I want the barrel, lower receiver (trigger housing), bolt, bolt carrier, and stock (this is just aesthetic, but it's important to me for the rifle to have a wooden stock.) I'm thinking that receiver, muzzle attachment, gas piston, trigger, hammer, sear, & pistol grip might be the ticket for 922 compliance, but I'm coming from an AK mindset so I'm not entirely sure.
Speaking of receivers, how do I know which one is right for my build? I've heard that I need a DSA receiver, but which one? And what's the deal with inch/metric?
What are some good websites for purchasing US parts for a FAL? How about surplus parts (butt stock)?
I found this picture on m4carbine.net. This is exactly what I want my rifle to look like when it is finished:
I know I have a million questions, and that I'm a complete newbie at this platform and I'm all over the place. I do appreciate any info you might have that could help me out, and I thank you for bearing with me.
Fal Lower Receiver Identification S E D A Program
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Pictures of the various type of Berthier Fusils, Carabines and Mousquetons from the collection of my friend John Sheehan (JPS) a WWI collector and researcher
Prototype à base de Carabine Modèle 1890
Top: Carabine de Cavalerie Modèle 1890 2ème type
Middle: Carabine de Cuirassier Modèle 1890
Bottom: Carabine de Gendarmerie Modèle 1890 avec Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1890
Top: Mousqueton de Artillerie Modèle 1892 avec Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1892 du premier (1ème) type
Middle: Mousqueton de Artillerie Modèle 1892 avec embouchoir Modèle 1902 pour Batteries Alpine et Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1892 du deuxième (2ème) type ... This was an un-official Model
Bottom: Mousqueton de Artillerie Modèle 1892 Modifié 1916 avec Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1892-1915 du troisième (3ème) type
Top: Fusil de Tirailleur Indochinois Modèle 1902 avec Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1902
Middle: Fusil de Tirailleur Indochinois Modèle 1902 Modifié 1916 avec Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1902
Bottom: Fusil de Tirailleur Sénégalais 'Colonial' Modèle 1907
Top: Fusil de Infanterie Modèle 1907-1915 avec Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886
Bottom: Fusil de Infanterie Modèle 1907-1915 Modifié 1916 avec Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886-1915
Fusil de Infanterie Modèle 1907-1915 Modifié 1934
Top: Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1890
2nd down: Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886 ... the handles were originally made in German Nickle Silver (bronze de nickel) and after October 1914 they were made in brass (laiton)
3rd down: Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886-1915 ... La poignée en bronze de nickel (German Nickle Silver handle)
4th down: Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886-1915 ... La poignée en laiton (Brass handle)
5th down: Epée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886-1915 ... La poignée en acier (Steel handle), these handles came into use after July of 1917
Bottom: Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1886-1916 ... Very rare bladed version bayonet
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FAL Identification Discussion in 'FN. I picked up a FAL at the gun show last weekend and want to buy some spare parts, but I need to identify the manufacturer of the kit that used. The kit was built on a Hess receiver. The gun is in great shape. All parts match and have the same 5 digit serial number (barrel, lower receiver, bole, and bold. Mar 22, 2009 Century used a little bit of almost every FAL kit available at any given time. To further muddy the waters, they also sold receivers marked with Century's 'model number' (like R1A1) stamped or engraved on them. There's not really a good way to tell if it is a Century assembled gun, or a kit gun assembled on a Century sold receiver.