Early Argentine lugged barrels - same as M1/M2 barrel?

Rivaltm · August 29, 2005, 21:56

I know i've probably asked before, BUT

is the lug on the argentine lugged barrels the same as the lug found on Belgian M1 and M2 rifles?

Brian in MN · August 30, 2005, 09:46

Quote:

Originally posted by D. Lehrman
NO

How are they different, Dean?

The same model A bayonet fits on both or have I missed something?

SHARPSHOOTER · August 30, 2005, 09:58

yes they are I am not claiming to be the expert but I have had both an argy and a belgian lugged barrel and they look the same. Maybe there is some difference I can not detect with my eye and maybee Dean knows something I do not , in fact I am sure he does. But the bayonet interchanges and so does the GL. other than the fact the ARGY barrel had no marks other than a number on the chameber and the Belgian was proofed all over I could tell no physical difference

mojo_matic · August 30, 2005, 12:36

I KNOW that the Argy lug is the same as that used by Israel.

I KNOW that this lug is in a different location than a Belgian make G1.

for whatever it is worth...

Rivaltm · August 30, 2005, 20:57

i know the lugs are different than the G1

it's the M1, early belgian issue FAL that i'm curious about.

building a clone of this rifle would be MUCH easier if you weren't limited to the generally shot out or pitted to heck M1 barrels i've seen.

EX1 · August 30, 2005, 23:57

Hello the Argy will work fine for a clone.The M1 having the open ear and M2 with closed ear gasblock. Plus the Belgian BBLs are hard to find and quite costly if in good shape. Thanks

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August 30, 2005, 09:58	#3
SHARPSHOOTER Registered User FALaholic #: 11782 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,147	yes they are I am not claiming to be the expert but I have had both an argy and a belgian lugged barrel and they look the same. Maybe there is some difference I can not detect with my eye and maybee Dean knows something I do not , in fact I am sure he does. But the bayonet interchanges and so does the GL. other than the fact the ARGY barrel had no marks other than a number on the chameber and the Belgian was proofed all over I could tell no physical difference

August 30, 2005, 12:36	#4
mojo_matic banned - trolling marketplace FALaholic #: 12363 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Carlisle, IN Posts: 3,257	I KNOW that the Argy lug is the same as that used by Israel. I KNOW that this lug is in a different location than a Belgian make G1. for whatever it is worth...

August 30, 2005, 23:57	#6
EX1 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12330 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tulsa Posts: 2,592	Hello the Argy will work fine for a clone.The M1 having the open ear and M2 with closed ear gasblock. Plus the Belgian BBLs are hard to find and quite costly if in good shape. Thanks