My first G1 FAL build (Lots of Pictures)

zplug123 · August 16, 2005, 00:01

I've finally finished the weapon of my desire, behold the glory of my first build:

The original style of the weapon, a FrankenFAL with a Century R1A1 receiver, a garish cocking knob, and scratched-up plastic furniture; all built upon a great (but non-matching) G1 kit with an excellent condition Belgian proof barrel.

The parts all disassembled and ready for build

The semi-final product is my pride and joy, thanks to the help of Robert (gamachinist). Receiver was switch to a Type 1 DSA, reparked handguards from adam762 (as well as a few more parts), furniture from Ironwood (refinished by me in Behr's Tung Oil), and carrying handle attached.

Now all I have left is to refinish it with Duracoat. I've already got it all set up and can't wait to post pictures of the finished rifle in the next couple of weeks. I couldn't have done this without the knowledge and resources that FALFiles.com has provided, thanks to all you guys!

Ben

Orion 762 · August 16, 2005, 00:42

Good job of building, and a nice looking rifle even as-is!

Let us know how she "shoots".

Orion 762

**C2VETTE** · August 16, 2005, 09:54

Nice job! I think I have seen that sling before!

P806 · August 16, 2005, 21:02

outstanding!

critterflht · August 17, 2005, 11:43

VERY nice! Good job, she's a beauty! Pretty wood...
Lee

gamachinist · August 17, 2005, 23:04

Glad to help zplug,

To tell the truth,it looked good when he brought it in,since he had already swapped out everything but the receiver.

zplug123 · August 18, 2005, 23:59

I haven't been able to shoot yet because of rainy weather, but tomorrow should provide me an opening for test-firing my build. I've got 80 rounds (two 30rd mags & one 20rd) mag of SA surplus and a 20rd mag of Match Grade Federal .308 for the testing, first going to try to sight the rifle to check for barrel timing and accuracy. I plan to sight in at 50 yards, then 100 yards, and finally blast away with everything for functions check (also installed a recoil buffer) Anyone have a better idea of how to check for signs of trouble or a better procedure for test-firing?

Ben

adam762 · August 19, 2005, 08:22

Congratulations! Perfect. Now, what are you going to do with that Century upper??

zplug123 · August 19, 2005, 10:32

Well since Robert was the one who helped me barrel the DSA receiver, I gave the Century upper to him for his services.

August 16, 2005, 00:01	#1
zplug123 Registered FALaholic #: 17471 Join Date: May 2005 Location: GA Posts: 57	My first G1 FAL build (Lots of Pictures) I've finally finished the weapon of my desire, behold the glory of my first build: The original style of the weapon, a FrankenFAL with a Century R1A1 receiver, a garish cocking knob, and scratched-up plastic furniture; all built upon a great (but non-matching) G1 kit with an excellent condition Belgian proof barrel. The parts all disassembled and ready for build The semi-final product is my pride and joy, thanks to the help of Robert (gamachinist). Receiver was switch to a Type 1 DSA, reparked handguards from adam762 (as well as a few more parts), furniture from Ironwood (refinished by me in Behr's Tung Oil), and carrying handle attached. Now all I have left is to refinish it with Duracoat. I've already got it all set up and can't wait to post pictures of the finished rifle in the next couple of weeks. I couldn't have done this without the knowledge and resources that FALFiles.com has provided, thanks to all you guys! Ben Last edited by zplug123; August 19, 2005 at 00:01.

August 16, 2005, 00:42	#2
Orion 762 Registered FALaholic #: 3964 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mississippi Posts: 433	Good job of building, and a nice looking rifle even as-is! Let us know how she "shoots". Orion 762 __________________ *"When, in the course of human events, . . . "*

August 16, 2005, 21:02	#4
P806 Registered FALaholic #: 8348 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GA Posts: 1,493	outstanding! __________________ Semper Fi 1*

August 17, 2005, 11:43	#5
critterflht Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6701 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC Posts: 647	VERY nice! Good job, she's a beauty! Pretty wood... Lee __________________ Remember, it takes 42 muscles to produce a frown, but only 4 muscles to pull a trigger. The truth ALWAYS offends someone... SHORTEST FAIRY TALE EVER: Once upon a time a guy asked a girl: "Will you marry me?", She said "No", and the guy lived happily ever after.

August 17, 2005, 23:04	#6
gamachinist Registered FALaholic #: 13776 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Locust Grove GA Posts: 150	Glad to help zplug, To tell the truth,it looked good when he brought it in,since he had already swapped out everything but the receiver. __________________ Robert

August 16, 2005, 09:54	#3
C2VETTE Senior Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver area CO Posts: 571	Nice job! I think I have seen that sling before!

August 18, 2005, 23:59	#7
zplug123 Registered FALaholic #: 17471 Join Date: May 2005 Location: GA Posts: 57	Upcoming shooting report I haven't been able to shoot yet because of rainy weather, but tomorrow should provide me an opening for test-firing my build. I've got 80 rounds (two 30rd mags & one 20rd) mag of SA surplus and a 20rd mag of Match Grade Federal .308 for the testing, first going to try to sight the rifle to check for barrel timing and accuracy. I plan to sight in at 50 yards, then 100 yards, and finally blast away with everything for functions check (also installed a recoil buffer) Anyone have a better idea of how to check for signs of trouble or a better procedure for test-firing? Ben

August 19, 2005, 08:22	#8
adam762 Registered FALaholic #: 11334 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 3,418	build Congratulations! Perfect. Now, what are you going to do with that Century upper?? __________________ When is the bleeding going to stop? Charter Member, Knob Creek Book Club

August 19, 2005, 10:32	#9
zplug123 Registered FALaholic #: 17471 Join Date: May 2005 Location: GA Posts: 57	Well since Robert was the one who helped me barrel the DSA receiver, I gave the Century upper to him for his services.

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