Another "whats it worth" thread

psode27 · November 24, 2008, 16:53

I found another fal... didnt have a camera, but it was metric i believe, Century receiver, metal handguards/bipod 0% finish. ak74 type muzzle thing on it (kinda ugly), wood stock/pistol grip. bore was dirty, but may clean up after shooting it a bit...? i would call it "good" condition. the guy wants 650.

I kinda have my heart set on a VG+ condition fal, but i dont wanna pass up a bargain either... should i keep walking or nab it?

Any help appreciated!

**preston1026** · November 24, 2008, 16:56

I would say keep walking, this mad house will pass and good deals will come again.

my 2 cents

**W.E.G.** · November 24, 2008, 17:10

There are much better guns available.

Some desperado will pay for that clunker.

No bargain at that price.

psode27 · November 24, 2008, 17:19

Thanks for your replies! I think i've heard enough! i didnt get warm fuzzies lookin at the rifle, but i dont know crap about fal's either. I will happily wait to find a nicer one!

**J. Armstrong** · November 24, 2008, 18:23

Good call - BTW, the correct way to clean a grungy bore is with patches and solvent, not by shooting

I don't know yet if I agree with preston, but in any event it is worth it to spend a little extra time and money rather than make a hasty decision.

Local shop has a Century inch with butthole stock at $600 - but it is quite clean and I'm betting it could be bargained down considerably. Not my cup of tea, but the point is that clean well maintained shooters are out there.

Firestarter · November 28, 2008, 20:10

Don't just pass up an FAL without at least checking it over and asking lots of questions here.

I almost passed up an L1A1 Century in a lock and key shop. They were asking $500 for it.

I passed on it for a while, as warm fuzzies weren't happening for me either.

Then I asked a few questions here...detailed questions. But I figured that since it was Century it was junk.

What I wound up with was an early CAI build when they were in Canada. Built on an Argy receiver and 1959 Enfield lower and barrel. Hythe rear sight. British pebble grain furniture. I got a good deal.

Just beware of non compliant rifles out there though, and be prepared to change some parts.

November 24, 2008, 16:53	#1
psode27 Registered FALaholic #: 34884 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 23	Another "whats it worth" thread I found another fal... didnt have a camera, but it was metric i believe, Century receiver, metal handguards/bipod 0% finish. ak74 type muzzle thing on it (kinda ugly), wood stock/pistol grip. bore was dirty, but may clean up after shooting it a bit...? i would call it "good" condition. the guy wants 650. I kinda have my heart set on a VG+ condition fal, but i dont wanna pass up a bargain either... should i keep walking or nab it? Any help appreciated!

November 24, 2008, 17:10	#3
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,052	There are much better guns available. Some desperado will pay for that clunker. No bargain at that price. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

November 24, 2008, 18:23	#5
J. Armstrong Minister of Amusement Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 13629 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SE Pa Posts: 8,495	Good call - BTW, the correct way to clean a grungy bore is with patches and solvent, not by shooting I don't know yet if I agree with preston, but in any event it is worth it to spend a little extra time and money rather than make a hasty decision. Local shop has a Century inch with butthole stock at $600 - but it is quite clean and I'm betting it could be bargained down considerably. Not my cup of tea, but the point is that clean well maintained shooters are out there. __________________ "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools" Herbert Spenser "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud Last edited by J. Armstrong; November 24, 2008 at 18:30.

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November 24, 2008, 16:56	#2
preston1026 Go Seminoles! Contributor FALaholic #: 38005 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,662	I would say keep walking, this mad house will pass and good deals will come again. my 2 cents

November 24, 2008, 17:19	#4
psode27 Registered FALaholic #: 34884 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 23	Thanks for your replies! I think i've heard enough! i didnt get warm fuzzies lookin at the rifle, but i dont know crap about fal's either. I will happily wait to find a nicer one!

November 28, 2008, 20:10	#6
Firestarter Registered FALaholic #: 11413 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: **** you Posts: 5,672	Don't just pass up an FAL without at least checking it over and asking lots of questions here. I almost passed up an L1A1 Century in a lock and key shop. They were asking $500 for it. I passed on it for a while, as warm fuzzies weren't happening for me either. Then I asked a few questions here...detailed questions. But I figured that since it was Century it was junk. What I wound up with was an early CAI build when they were in Canada. Built on an Argy receiver and 1959 Enfield lower and barrel. Hythe rear sight. British pebble grain furniture. I got a good deal. Just beware of non compliant rifles out there though, and be prepared to change some parts.