R1 and more

lew · August 01, 2006, 20:19

kit built R1 and Egyptian FN49

1922 Mosin Nagant and K31

Ruger M77 and Marlin 336

The FAL is a South African kit built on an Imbel Type III, with RA numbers on the bolt and carrier. I had the pleasure of assembling all the parts except for fitting the barrel to the receiver. The original stocks were drenched in the nasty Rhodesian colors.

Unfortunately, the FN49 is missing the original brass buttplate, as Bubba got to it before I did. Aside from that and the aftermarket flash hider, it's in excellent shape, and shoots like a champ. For $475, I can't complain too loudly.

The Mosin is a 1922 Izhevsk. It has a Tula marked cocking piece, but the rest is original and all matching. The K31's stock is beat to hell, but the metal is in awesome shape. Both regularly accompany me on range outings.

My dad scored the Ruger in 7mm Remington Magnum for $100 from one of his ex-employees, who subsequently realized the error he made and asked for it back. Good ol' dad said "I don't think so.:".

He has a bad shoulder, and can't shoot it, so, in a de facto way, it's mine. My grandpa gave me the Marlin. Thankfully, it does not have the annoying crossbolt safety. Even if it did, it was free.

Enjoy, and thanks to the Files or I wouldn't have half of these guns.

(contribution will be inbound soon.)

Slow · August 01, 2006, 20:25

Very nice !! really like the '49

lew · August 02, 2006, 11:53

Thanks. So do I.

For those wondering the compliance parts on the R1 are an FSE hts set, Penguin butt stock and pistol grip, Tapco gas piston, and US floorplates.

**LAFAL** · August 02, 2006, 12:49

Hey, I may have a brass Enfield buttplate and screws- they will fit it. Let me check and I'll PM you back. You can have them if you want them. LAFAL

lew · August 02, 2006, 16:02

LAFAL: I'll take you up on the offer if you have one.

101ABN327 · August 02, 2006, 21:27

Lew,

That R-1 needs a nice coat of paint! I love those African rifles!!!

elbo · August 02, 2006, 21:53

Quote:

Originally posted by lew

The FAL is a South African kit built on an Imbel Type III, with RA numbers on the bolt and carrier. I had the pleasure of assembling all the parts except for fitting the barrel to the receiver. The original stocks were drenched in the nasty Rhodesian colors.

Careful, of the"Colour Cult".

101ABN327 · August 02, 2006, 22:50

Here you go... With and without.

lew · August 03, 2006, 19:19

Lovely set of rifles you got there, 101.

I have two more R1 kits. One has a wood butt stock and the other plastic. Both will be left as I received them (unrefinished) and the one with the plastic stock will be painted in the Rhodesian camo scheme. I can hardly wait to slap that nasty crap on there.

August 01, 2006, 20:19	#1
lew Registered FALaholic #: 16727 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,759	R1 and more kit built R1 and Egyptian FN49 1922 Mosin Nagant and K31 Ruger M77 and Marlin 336 The FAL is a South African kit built on an Imbel Type III, with RA numbers on the bolt and carrier. I had the pleasure of assembling all the parts except for fitting the barrel to the receiver. The original stocks were drenched in the nasty Rhodesian colors. Unfortunately, the FN49 is missing the original brass buttplate, as Bubba got to it before I did. Aside from that and the aftermarket flash hider, it's in excellent shape, and shoots like a champ. For $475, I can't complain too loudly. The Mosin is a 1922 Izhevsk. It has a Tula marked cocking piece, but the rest is original and all matching. The K31's stock is beat to hell, but the metal is in awesome shape. Both regularly accompany me on range outings. My dad scored the Ruger in 7mm Remington Magnum for $100 from one of his ex-employees, who subsequently realized the error he made and asked for it back. Good ol' dad said "I don't think so.:". He has a bad shoulder, and can't shoot it, so, in a de facto way, it's mine. My grandpa gave me the Marlin. Thankfully, it does not have the annoying crossbolt safety. Even if it did, it was free. Enjoy, and thanks to the Files or I wouldn't have half of these guns. (contribution will be inbound soon.)

August 02, 2006, 12:49	#4
LAFAL Veteran Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 85 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,848	Hey, I may have a brass Enfield buttplate and screws- they will fit it. Let me check and I'll PM you back. You can have them if you want them. LAFAL __________________ -to AR is human. to FAL is divine!

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August 01, 2006, 20:25	#2
Slow Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 17330 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,653	Very nice !! really like the '49

August 02, 2006, 11:53	#3
lew Registered FALaholic #: 16727 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,759	Thanks. So do I. For those wondering the compliance parts on the R1 are an FSE hts set, Penguin butt stock and pistol grip, Tapco gas piston, and US floorplates.

August 02, 2006, 16:02	#5
lew Registered FALaholic #: 16727 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,759	LAFAL: I'll take you up on the offer if you have one.

August 02, 2006, 21:27	#6
101ABN327 Registered FALaholic #: 19486 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 5,988	Lew, That R-1 needs a nice coat of paint! I love those African rifles!!!

August 02, 2006, 22:50	#8
101ABN327 Registered FALaholic #: 19486 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 5,988	Here you go... With and without.

August 03, 2006, 19:19	#9
lew Registered FALaholic #: 16727 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,759	Lovely set of rifles you got there, 101. I have two more R1 kits. One has a wood butt stock and the other plastic. Both will be left as I received them (unrefinished) and the one with the plastic stock will be painted in the Rhodesian camo scheme. I can hardly wait to slap that nasty crap on there.