FN-FAL G series buy it?

Mark L. · April 16, 2005, 07:57

Hi again guys. I am posting a new thread to try and get a value on this piece. Like the other thread I posted, it has the G series serial number G9xx, but it has 4 holes on the right side of the receiver, where the markings are. Looks like maybe was for a scope mount. Is it still worth the $1500? Thanks.

splattermatic · April 16, 2005, 19:11

NO !
depending on the condition, which you say is not good and has rust...
and what variant, as in wood hg's, bs, etc...

and the holes in the receiver...bout 500 bucks MAX... to me....

but again depending on pics to check the condition...

shoulda filled us all in on the condition before buying, that g has been around for awhile now, and noone has bought it, so there was no hurry for you to do so...

P806 · April 16, 2005, 19:14

Pics man, pics!

Mark L. · April 16, 2005, 20:31

Hi guys. Everyone has a different opinon. I took it to the gun show, and showed it to a couple of fellows, and the first thing they asked was how much. I said make me an offer, and they offered a LOT more than I paid for it. So that made me feel better. Also, they said it was fairly rare, because it is what they called a "lightweight", with alloy frame and dust cover. So we will see. I can get the 4 holes repaired, and the receiver refinnished for $400-$500. The same fellows told me if they owned it, they would not take less than $3500-$4000 for it ( and their idea of what they would give for it, mirrors this value). I don't think I will mess with getting it fixed, just trade it off as-is.

John Culver · April 16, 2005, 21:07

Its a Belgium shooter.

No it doesnt have the value of a G, but it is certainly worth more then $500.

I would give $1600-$2000 for it

Mark L. · April 16, 2005, 21:39

Hi John. Thanks for your thread. It is unbelievable what kind of feedback I have gotten, on this forum, and especially through email. Much more interest through email, than what is being said here. Also, no one has answered me as yet, how much harder to find/rare is the "lightweight". I have not decided what to do with it yet. Like I said, I should have stayed with my Browning pistols and old tractors. These are what I love the most in my hobby life, not the B.S. I have been hearing from a lot of folks. Wish I had just left the damn thing lie where it was.

John Culver · April 16, 2005, 22:40

There is a breakdown on the forums of the lightwieghts versus the normal ones, check the Eureka threads in the Reference section.

Note: Splattermatic is a great guy, he just really likes safe queens, which your G-series isnt.

P806 · April 16, 2005, 22:50

I'd still like to see a pic of it.

Mark L. · April 16, 2005, 22:52

Want to see pictures of it, go to my other post. Pictures have just been posted by limeyinaz. I sent him a couple through email.

April 16, 2005, 07:57	#1
Mark L. Registered FALaholic #: 17313 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14	FN-FAL G series buy it? Hi again guys. I am posting a new thread to try and get a value on this piece. Like the other thread I posted, it has the G series serial number G9xx, but it has 4 holes on the right side of the receiver, where the markings are. Looks like maybe was for a scope mount. Is it still worth the $1500? Thanks.

April 16, 2005, 19:11	#2
splattermatic "THUG" MODERATOR FALaholic #: 2223 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: southwestern,usa Posts: 6,791	NO ! depending on the condition, which you say is not good and has rust... and what variant, as in wood hg's, bs, etc... and the holes in the receiver...bout 500 bucks MAX... to me.... but again depending on pics to check the condition... shoulda filled us all in on the condition before buying, that g has been around for awhile now, and noone has bought it, so there was no hurry for you to do so... __________________ the worst thing about making it to middle age, is watching people you know and love, start dying off. i miss you cubby 10-10-08 kim, thanks for being my friend.

April 16, 2005, 19:14	#3
P806 Registered FALaholic #: 8348 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GA Posts: 1,493	Pics man, pics! __________________ Semper Fi 1*

April 16, 2005, 21:07	#5
John Culver Registered FALaholic #: 6035 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 8,619	Its a Belgium shooter. No it doesnt have the value of a G, but it is certainly worth more then $500. I would give $1600-$2000 for it __________________ The speculative line of demarcation, where obedience ought to end and resistance must begin, is faint, obscure, and not easily definable. --Burke. ---------------------- The CPU Shack - CPU History and Microprocessor Collection.

April 16, 2005, 22:40	#7
John Culver Registered FALaholic #: 6035 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 8,619	There is a breakdown on the forums of the lightwieghts versus the normal ones, check the Eureka threads in the Reference section. Note: Splattermatic is a great guy, he just really likes safe queens, which your G-series isnt. __________________ The speculative line of demarcation, where obedience ought to end and resistance must begin, is faint, obscure, and not easily definable. --Burke. ---------------------- The CPU Shack - CPU History and Microprocessor Collection.

April 16, 2005, 20:31	#4
Mark L. Registered FALaholic #: 17313 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14	Hi guys. Everyone has a different opinon. I took it to the gun show, and showed it to a couple of fellows, and the first thing they asked was how much. I said make me an offer, and they offered a LOT more than I paid for it. So that made me feel better. Also, they said it was fairly rare, because it is what they called a "lightweight", with alloy frame and dust cover. So we will see. I can get the 4 holes repaired, and the receiver refinnished for $400-$500. The same fellows told me if they owned it, they would not take less than $3500-$4000 for it ( and their idea of what they would give for it, mirrors this value). I don't think I will mess with getting it fixed, just trade it off as-is.

April 16, 2005, 21:39	#6
Mark L. Registered FALaholic #: 17313 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14	Hi John. Thanks for your thread. It is unbelievable what kind of feedback I have gotten, on this forum, and especially through email. Much more interest through email, than what is being said here. Also, no one has answered me as yet, how much harder to find/rare is the "lightweight". I have not decided what to do with it yet. Like I said, I should have stayed with my Browning pistols and old tractors. These are what I love the most in my hobby life, not the B.S. I have been hearing from a lot of folks. Wish I had just left the damn thing lie where it was.

April 16, 2005, 22:50	#8
P806 Registered FALaholic #: 8348 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GA Posts: 1,493	I'd still like to see a pic of it. __________________ Semper Fi 1*

April 16, 2005, 22:52	#9
Mark L. Registered FALaholic #: 17313 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14	Want to see pictures of it, go to my other post. Pictures have just been posted by limeyinaz. I sent him a couple through email.

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