There's probably still a few group buy Imbels lurking in closets, I know of one.
very nice rifle, GP did beautiful work.
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- Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:51 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Kit Finally Comes To Life!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3784
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:15 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: L2A1 wood matching advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2011
Re: L2A1 wood matching advice?
I have an extra NOS pistol grip so I thought i would experiment on it.
One coat of raw linseed oil, then two coats of Chestnut Ridge Military Walnut stain is practically spot on.
It's got the warm red hue that I needed.
very satisfactory
One coat of raw linseed oil, then two coats of Chestnut Ridge Military Walnut stain is practically spot on.
It's got the warm red hue that I needed.
very satisfactory

- Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
IIRC I paid 950$ for mine in 2002-ish when they were unicorns flying on rainbows... but they were immaculate kits with NOS wood at that price.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: What causes dings on a FAL recoil plate?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4549
Re: What causes dings on a FAL recoil plate?
I always assumed it's like floating the valves in a car engine. The lifter cant follow the cam due to weak valve springs (or too weak for the cam profile, rpm etc) For whatever reason sometimes the recoil spring plunger isn't keeping up with the rat tail on recoil. Weak spring, corrosion, wear, rate...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
I'd buy another but knowing my luck, i would get trash second time around.
I don't think i will roll the dice twice.
I don't think i will roll the dice twice.
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:30 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
yep, only part that is numbered though SN 4216 bolt has a brand new extractor in it, and carrier looks like it is a replacement (prior number was scrubbed and then refinished) Evidence suggest butt stock had been changed. Appears some were overhauled and tested for somebody's use somewhere... Mine a...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:48 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
mine has a yellow sticker on the stock with this on it
מקחש"ר
יחידת בחינה
כושר,.ס"
using online translator, it would appear that it states that it passed operational checks... can anyone translate or confirm please?
מקחש"ר
יחידת בחינה
כושר,.ס"
using online translator, it would appear that it states that it passed operational checks... can anyone translate or confirm please?
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
yeah, none of my image links worked so i immediately deleted it
(tried to link to images on my home NAS but failed lol)
maybe this will work: https://bluegrasscarnivores.us.quickcon ... e/ZBviaW2z
I'm curious what the decal on the stock says if anyone can translate please
(tried to link to images on my home NAS but failed lol)
maybe this will work: https://bluegrasscarnivores.us.quickcon ... e/ZBviaW2z
I'm curious what the decal on the stock says if anyone can translate please

- Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 72926
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
my kit just arrived, FAR exceeded expectations... i think i won the bottom of the barrel lottery only damage of any significance i see is the front sling swivel is tweeked my carrier looks newish but the top has been scrubbed prior to being refinished, and the bolt has wear but also has a new extrac...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: L2A1 wood matching advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2011
Re: L2A1 wood matching advice?
Solid advice you two, I'll do 4-5 coats of oil on the BS and PG, then decide if I want to strip the bipod panels
Worst case scenario, I'd rather try to match them to the BS than the BS to them.
thank you
Worst case scenario, I'd rather try to match them to the BS than the BS to them.
thank you

- Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:28 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: L2A1 wood matching advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2011
Re: L2A1 wood matching advice?
excellent, thanks.
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:21 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: L2A1 wood matching advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2011
L2A1 wood matching advice?
looking for advice on matching aussie buttstock and pistol grip wood color to the bipod wood. BS and PG are NOS bare wood and the bipod has its NOS factory finish. Prefer not to just jump in with both feet and do trial and error if possible. Hoping those who have been there and done that can provide...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 1:29 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB C2A1/L2A1 foresight protectors (“sight ears”)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 826
please delete
parts located, please delete
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB C2A1/L2A1 foresight protectors (“sight ears”)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 826
WTB C2A1/L2A1 foresight protectors (“sight ears”)
Subject says it all, need the ears and screws
TIA,
B
TIA,
B
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1046
Re: WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
Item located
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:19 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1046
Re: WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
BTT one time for the heck of it
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:01 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB SKS wood Stocks and 10 round Mags
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1599
Re: WTB SKS wood Stocks and 10 round Mags
Verified and PM sent
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB SKS wood Stocks and 10 round Mags
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1599
Re: WTB SKS wood Stocks and 10 round Mags
Pretty sure I have two NOS Chinese stocks, but may or may not have the hand guards. I’ll dig them out this weekend and verify. They would be spike bayonet versions
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1046
WTB L2A1/C2A1 Front sling swivel (complete)
subject says it all, send a PM with price and pic if possible.
TIA
TIA