Year that aussie L1A1 went to paint

[iandouglasg]

Hi
I have Stevens book but in it it does not mention what year the Aussie L1A1 rifles started to use their black paint over park as opposed to park only.
I know someone knows?
Thanks
Ian

iandouglasg

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From the reference and data section by one of the FALFiles inch experts:

NZ L1A1 Collector
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FALaholic # 45
October 08, 2003 05:10 Post #4

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Ok configurations since we don't have a serial number to work off of.

1959 - 1965
Butt: Wood
Pistol Grip: Wood
Handguards: Wood
Carry Handle: Wood
Finsh: Phosphated


1965 - 1967
Butt: Wood
Pistol Grip: Wood
Handguards: Wood
Carry Handle: Green Plastic
Finsh: Phosphated


1967 - 1968
Butt: Wood
Pistol Grip: Wood
Handguards: Laminated Mk 1
Carry Handle: Green Plastic
Finsh: Phosphated


1968 - 1971
Butt: Wood
Pistol Grip: Wood
Handguards: Laminated Mk 2
Carry Handle: Green Plastic
Finsh: Phosphated


1971 - 1988
Butt: Wood
Pistol Grip: Wood
Handguards: Laminated Mk 2
Carry Handle: Green Plastic
Finsh: Phosphated over coated with satin black stoving paint


Prior to 1971 the finish of the rifles was just a dark Phosphating finish.

After 1971 the rifle was phosphated and then had a coating of satin black stoving paint.


FYI the mag shown in your pic is a British made one.

[iandouglasg]

Thanks very much
This paticular kit is AD 6319584 the lower is paint over park with parked pieces mixed in would the arsanal have done this? It LOOKS original
Ian
iandouglasg

[gunplumber]

Aussies first painted was AD 7201299 (skennerton, 27). As with the Austrians and Israelis, it is perfectly normal to have mix match parts.

When a new part or a new finish on a part comes down the line, the armorer instructions will be to

1. replace with the new immediately, destroy/turn in the old.

2. replace with the new as needed, but turn in any old spares you already have.

3. use up the old spares first and then start using the new version.


If you want your Aussie gun to look pre 1972, then park. but after 1972 any combination of paint or park.


Even more wild would be a 3-color StG, correct with a mix of paint, hot bluing, and park.

[iandouglasg]

You guys ROCK

Thanks
Ian
iandouglasg