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- Today, we take a closer look at an original British L1A1 SLR rifle, manufactured by BSA in the early 1960s. We talk about its features and military service. And more importantly, just how a rifle like this was brought into the United States and why?
The L1A1 is the so-called "inch pattern" of the FN FAL. Chambered for the classic 7.62 NATO round, it was used by Britain, Australia, and many other Common Wealth nations for many decades.
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My weopon in the Army in the 80s
Thanks for showing it the respect it deserves
I feel sorry for this guy as he is blind and he has to feel his way around the rifle and he thinks that he bores his viewers. I find very interesting so keep up the support for this dude!
Izzywizzy I’ve watched a few of his vids and hadn’t realised he was blind! Doh! Respect to him
@@nickmcmahon623 This guy knows his stuff and I find him very interesting.
Shit i didnt know that. I have more respect now.
@@thegunnut1944 guess he wont be firing it then
Used this rifle back in 1988 in the Australian army, it was a fantastic rifle, solid well made, reliable and that 7.62 mm round had all the stopping power one needed.
A blunt, but accurate and reliable tool and needs to be back in service
I trained with this weapon when I joined the Royal Marines in 1986 but about a year or so later moved over to the SA80. I loved the SLR. It instilled confidence and it's lack of full auto did not handicap it. You can squeeze off well placed shots quickly if needed, no problem. The optic on the SA80 assisted those that weren't natural shooters and you could carry more ammo but given the choice I'd take the SLR any day. Great weapon.
In the late 80s I was in the Australian Army. Jungle warfare was then still the main doctrine and the SLR was the main rifle. One interesting technique that I remember from training was a silent load procedure. If the rifle did not have a round in the chamber, the rifle would be broken open (as per disassembly) and a round placed in the empty chamber and then closed. This was apparently much quieter than operating the bolt as per normal. I believe this technique was sometimes used in night time ambush operations. I was not in an arms corps so I don't know much more about it. Also I recall that if attacked when having the rifle disassembled (during cleaning), the procedure would be to skip installing the dust cover. The rifle can function without the dust cover and a useable weapon is obtained more quickly to respond. I guess these little tricks count in life and death situations.
Bernard B my God I never knew the Australian Army used the SLR. Obviously the U.K and Australia have massive family & military connections but I honestly never knew you used the SLR.
The SLR, would be capable of firing, with the gas plug, and piston removed, ( the correct way to field strip it) you would fire a round, and re cock the weapon, to chamber another round, and away you would go.
This method would obviously be only used in life or death situations.
I’m x UK army, u can actually fire the weapon without its gas system installed, not recommended but it would fire. Personally in my training if in a tight situation u would chamber a round n leave the safety on. But yes you are right that you can also use it as u described
Did any of you learn how to make it full auto
@@shropshireladoutdoors743 with the half matchstick?
My brother used this rifle in the falklands and he said when the 7.62 round hit its target you knew they were gone he also used it during the first foot and mouth disease when the army were brought in to shoot the cattle one round and they were down 1968 best rifle the British army had
It brings back many happy memories. A great rifle, plenty of power from the 7•62 round, reliable and easy to fire. Carrying one gave the user so much confidence.
As a British Army veteran, served in three conflicts ..he did not mention the gas plug or regulator in his intro, the 7.62 mm round is really what its all about with the old firestick.. its all now too expensive , so in my opinoin, if its not broke, dont fix it..as for the crap after it .. give a fighting man, a fighting chance, as the beloved SLR ..did..!!
As an x British army guy ..L1A1 SLR...was my personal weapon for all my army service the same weapon went with you everywhere .it will have a date of the weapon entering service stamped near the weapons number witch by the way must match .the gas regulator works best on 5 or 6 ..don't forget to clean your gas plug I mean shinny..
Was that carry handle ever used for purpose? or was it just extra weight?
I owned an SLR (British parts kit on Imbel receiver) and every day I religiously kick myself in the nuts for letting it go.
@@bobnice3044 UK Army (Para) - used this weapon for 10 years and hardly ever used the carrying handle - I really couldn't see the point in it - as like most - you just wrapped your hand around the stock (where it meets the magazine) to carry the weapon. I jumped with this weapon many times - awkward to say the least, as it was covered in two canvas sleeves and strapped to my CSPEP (google it). To give a fair appraisal - I would say it was an awkward S*B - yet lethal and very accurate in combat. A bind to clean - depending on how many rounds you fired - imperitive you cleaned the gas plug (accessible from the gas regulator) - it appeared to attract carbon like nothing else. As long as it had a good oiling - especially the breech block and slide - and piston rod and spring. Altogether an adequate (as far as my memory takes me 9-1/2 lbs with a loaded 20 magazine). But that was was before I was spoiled and introduced to the Colt AR-15 (M16 Armalite). The favourable difference was unbelievable.
Just used it for drill really.
@@peterstanton253 yup I agree. I’m an ex Scaley from 216 Airborne Signal Sqn. I jumped with both the SLR n yup it was a bitch but the SA80 n I know it has its haters was a big upgrade imho. The SUSAT battle optic was great also, I’m sure I will get plenty of haters replying to this. Later on when I was a JTAC I also was lucky enough to get the Colt due to the unit I was working with & yes it was great BUT I still love the SA80 A2 & A3. All the bugs have been ironed out & it didn’t get a good start in life but I believe now that the A3 is the best bullpup. Would I choose the A3 over the armalite, I gotta say it would depend on where n what I was doing. CQB it’s the A3, all rounder it would be the Colt but with optics. N yup you are right, I never used that carry handle on the SLR. In fact I can remember one place if u were seen using it u would get a bollocking for holding ur weapon incorrectly. Hope all is well brother.
As a British serviceman I used the L1a1SLR from 1979 to 1985 and loved it. Accurate on a standard NATO target over open sights to 600 yards and firing a round guaranteed to put the bad guy on his arse. One of the British design changes not mentioned is the bolt carrier on the L1a1 has angled grooves cut into its side to channel away dirt and sand which is another unique feature of the L1a1 compared to a standard FAL. I always believed the M14 was the better MBR until I finally got to use one and now have completely changed my mind. I’ll take the L1a1 over an M14 every time.
That Rifle probably served in Northern Ireland
100% yes
Used them in the British army until they moved over to the L85 a1 in the late 80s as I was coming to and end of my military service, I perffered the SLR over the sa80
the rifle did serve in the falkland war
good video
Beautiful rifle,the military carried the SLR in my country.
I loved that weapon. It got me in to the coveted ‘Army hundred’ at Bisley. I was 55th. I was only 19 years old.
As ex army I loved this gat. So simple to use, strip and clean!
Ahhh I’ve not heard the wot gat in years. Thx mate
I and most of my regiment were devastated when we handed our SLR’s in for the last time. Great talk.
You are a wealth of knowledge! I had two of these L1A1’s 10 years ago and sold them fearing they were in a gray area. no one seemed to know at the time how they came in I even spoke to a former employee of century arms. Wish I hadn’t have sold them.
Loved my SLR small butt great sights used it in royal Anglican regt 3
How do you get an L1A1? Can you actually buy these guns at a gun shop? Because I thought these guns couldn’t be sold to normal civilians
I have very fond memories of training with this fine weapon way back in 1974, when i was doing my reserve training with the New Zealand, I believe to this day I could strip one down, our SLR's had wooden butts and front hand holds, I last held o e about ten years ago, they should still be using them.
If a new version came out in 5.56 in think they would consider it. All main battle rifles now must be 5.56 NATO. It would lose some of its punch but I’ve served in many theatres and trust me I wouldn’t want to be hit with a hyper fast 5.56
Still have my l1a1 configured to long range work, it is my go to favorite
Thanks for the vid on the beautiful rifle!
Can't believe I'm only just now seeing this video. Totally amazing! Wow! Much love Misha , I must missed this one 4-5 years Ago!
Very informative thank you.
wow, this is really interesting and something fresh tbh, thanks for sharing Misha!
Thank you much for watching.
anytime
Your videos are the best Mishaco!
Thank you for watching, cheers.
Used this in the British army in the 1980's, always known as the 'one shot,one drop"rifle. Sights were always set to battle sight"300yards. Used the LMG 30round mag a few times. Hardly any working parts to clean, unlike the SA80. Best method of cleaning working parts......,soak them in Coca-Cola 😂
Was my standard personal weapon in the NZ Army early 80s
I've Often wondered where my SLR is now, butt number 927😥 Loved firing this fantastic weapon
LOVELY video thank you.
The Finest Rifle Ever To Serve The British Army
we kept the rear sight at 300 so was never a reason to move it
Ex British Army here 1985 - 1988. The SLR was an absolutely superb weapon. Simple to operate, easy to clean, seriously robust and incredible stopping power. If you were taught to fire it properly like I was you could put five rounds in a six-inch group at 300m with iron sights. I spent many an hour tabbing down the Basingstoke canal to Ash Vale ranges and doing just that. I got out just as we changed over to the SA80 A1. What a piece of shite that spud gun was though I recognise that the A2 was a vast improvement and the A3 by accounts I've read is a seriously good rifle. What a shame we ditched the L1A1 though. It was heavy by modern standards and unwieldy in tight spaces such as vehicles etc. But what superb rifle it was.
The SLR FNL. 7.62 the British Squaddies best friend in Northern Ireland
A great personal weapon I carried for 9 years in the British army .
Huge stopping power and very accurate out to about 400/500 yds .
I have one I use on a regular basis at Bisley
Unfortunately mine is only straight pull as semi auto are not allowed in the Uk .
Looks far better with wood furniture on it
Paid about £1400 for mine 5 years ago ,it’s now worth in excess of £2000 .
A great addition to my collection of firearms 👍
This is the first video of yours that I have viewed and I'm subscribing.
Thanks!
EXCELLENT video! If you don't mind my asking, what is your exact line of work? Enjoyed your Valmet video also. I can tell that you do your homework-John in Texas
Good Gun. I carried one in the Australian Army reserve in '72. A bit of a pain to carry through scrub but it was worth it. Something about having a weapon that can reach out so far and so accurately. A good bed companion.
I love your videos so much. I've watched literally every video that Forgotten Weapons has uploaded and was really struggling to find other TH-camrs who actually spent time talking about all the interesting variations and history of firearms, until I found your channel. Keep up the great work lol.
Have you any interest in newer Kalashnikov designs like the AM17/AMB17 or the AK12/AK15? I'd love to learn more about some of the more modern designs coming out of Russia at some point
Thank you much, cheers.
Very informative vid. Thanks! Inch pattern gun will take both metric and inch patter magazines. Thou the metric mags will fit, lock up it not as tight as inch mags.
How does this only have 759 likes??? You rock Misha!
I can remember doing basic training with these weapons and on the firing range a lot of the NCO had a trick where you put a piece of toothpick in the firing pin, or somewhere on the working parts, and this would cause the SLR to fire fully auto. You could also fix the larger magazine from an LMG which was basically re chambered modified Bren gun.
Yup I did that, a toothpick or a matchstick out of ur ration pack 😉
An ex-army friend of mine told me about this but said the resulting automatic action worked from a closed breech rather than the kosher open-breech mode. As a result the rifle would quickly overheat. That's what he told me.
I was introduced to the SLR in the Territorial Army in 1964, and when I joined the Regular Army in 1967 it was the rifle used for all drill and competitive shooting in my chosen Corps. We 'lost it' to the appalling SA80, which became our standard long arm, although our personal weapon was always either an SMG of pistol. Talking to a buddy in the RGJ on a NI tour, he told me how his platoon Sergeant had dealt with a terrorist at around 300 yards, using the upside-down SUIT sights. The baddy had been prone, and the 150gr bullet had hit him just under the left eye and came out behind his knee. That would never have happened with a lesser round, like the mouse-killing 5.45x45 that replaced it.
A quality rifle. Easy to matain and service. I carried one in lybya in the 1960s.
Brilliant thank you.
I remember seeing what I believe was a parts kit L1A1 in a shop once about 8-10 years ago for $500, I should've grabbed it. At the time I was planning to buy my first rifle with my own money and I went with a Bushmaster M16A2 clone with I think an ex-Coast Guard upper someone probably yoinked. Now I'm looking for a decent FAL variant to almost complete my Cold War battle rifle collection, already have a GI style M1A and a C308 to cover the CETME/G3.
Saw anzac use it for training in singapore......
It is heavy compared wi AR15 which is semi automatic also....
I’m currently looking at one of these. Where these ever import marked under the barrel by bayonet lug?
Most Informative, obviously an enthusiast.
A most Impressive rifle, learned some interesting fact's.
A Most Appreciative
Raptor Rob(England) 👍
Nice video Mischa
Thank you
Ozark Bear Arms he makes the only videos that I really really learn something.
Joined the British Army (REME) in 1973 so this was the standard issue and was a pretty solid reliable weapon and a lot better than the 1st SA80 when they came out.
I don't understand the satisfaction of firing at a target when one cannot see, but he does put out a good video:)-John in Texas
Great video mate!! 🔫🔫
I apologize if this has been addressed, but will you be on Full30 in the future? Your channel is an educational channel, and you have so much to contribute. Would hate to see the knowledge suppressed.
My first rifle when I enlisted, and miss it greatly.
Hi, does your SLR have any numbers matching? I ask because I have one and no numbers are matching on mine. Thanks
Ouch. We were trained in the British Army that numbers must match. If not get another one from the armoury
Very interesting video. The prices on these is what surprised me the most. A DSA is around $1000 but I’d rather have one of those over 10 DSAs.
These are inexpensive compared with what 'G Series' FALs bring these days.
Yeah the one auctioned at rock island recently went for almost 18k
I used this fantastic rifle in the Australian Army in 85 and remember getting a 255mm grouping at 1000 meters. Go the 7.62....
I have been planning to purchase a AK type rifle from Palmetto State Armory, BLEM PSAK-47 LIBERTY GB2 ZHUKOV RIFLE, they currently have some in stock for 600.00. I am sure you are asked this same thing hundreds of times but do you have one rifle you suggest instead. I know nothing about them and because of that I feel I am favoring buying a new one from PSA. I live in Mid Mo and often hear you mention the Ozarks so I am hoping you will tell me what I should do, your opinion. Thank you either way, your content is amazing
Yes, buy a real imported AK and not a USA made one. We did a video on this topic a year ago even.
Nice job, cool rifle
Thanks
Very reliable, very accurate, even with those iron sights I saw you criticise.
10/10 in the inner circle of a fig12c at 500 metres? That weapon can do it. It did it for me in training, and when it mattered on the day.
Never a stoppage
Was a excellent service weapon. reliable and tough weapon 👍😊
Superb presentation. Presenter did his research. Love this rifle. Still used by the indian forces. Rugged and does the job!
I used the SLR in British Army in the 80s and it was called a safety catch and not change lever. The L4 LMG had a change lever . Nice video though!
Thank you Sir from London, England. Ex force’s gentleman I spoke to, now sadly passed, explained that some of his men in the Falklands played with captured Argentinians’ FALs as they had a full auto setting. Apparently completely unmanageable and best to stick to single fire. He never explained what he meant.
I used this weapon (and a Bren) in service in the 70's. The round it fires is big and potent with considerable recoil. If hand-held and fired in full auto mode (which ours couldn't do as standard), your first round would be on target but all subsequent rounds would likely fly wide and high due to the recoil causing the shooter to lose his point of aim. That's what he meant by unmanageable. In single shot (semi-auto) mode, you could quickly re-align the sights on your target before firing a second shot thus increasing the likelihood of concentrated and effective fire and used as such, this weapon was phenomenal. It was not a machine gun.
@@davidsewell4239 thank you. It all makes sense now.
The British soldiers all time favorite. Hard hitting through walls that were used for cover, very accurate up to 300M, reasonably accurate up to 400M. Great for ammo conservation and accurate deliberate fire.
Beautiful rifle.
Ok this is a top riffle I used it for 6yrs in in the 70s British army even turned it auto lol, tried many riffles from everywhere but I would have one tomorrow :)
Not many know how to do it so keep it quiet
The L1A1 was never meant to be stacked. The cut out in the sling swivel was there to enable a sling to be fitted as the brass ends were to big to go through the swivel. The same cut out is there on the but swivel which would have nothing to do with stacking them.
What does the “Stacking point” do?
The Brits did make a manually repeating version of the L85 called the L98A1... I don't know if any are in the country but I would assume they are importable since they are not even semi-auto...
Strangely no, they aren't importable as they are built on standard L1A1 receivers. Plus, they do not make them anymore even in the UK as far as I know.
The L98A1s were all withdrawn about 8 or so years ago from cadet use, and they're not really missed. They now use the L98A2 which is essentially the same as the army issue L85A2, but in semi-automatic form. The only difference really is the L98A2 has no change lever, and possibly some internal components changed.
The only time I saw them was some young cadets were training one them. They r not allowed to have a weapon capable of full auto as the r teenagers. The cocking handle was huge but I’m sure that’s easy to sort out but it’s not self loading. It has to be cocked for every shot. Made only for training I believe
Like this video, the SLR is very familiar to me ,,,I got one , an Enfield 1968 , sitting in the rack not 5 foot away, very nice to shoot but a bugger to clean after use .some people say its ok to use .308 but I certainly will not ,just stick to Nato 7.62 x51 .will take both inch and metric mags. its got a kick like a mule. bit ancient now but still a looker !!!
hi Paul, thanks so much for your advise I was on gas 5 !, will certainly keep that in mind ,am not going to spend another 3 days with a sore shoulder mind you it was the first time I used the gun after 6 years of ownership , so was a bit too eager to fire it .
whitestuff1959 No probs mate , I was issued with it for 7 years loved it as it hits so hard on the other end lol . Its also worth having a look to see if you have the right size butt plate for your height and reach... Atb from a former Chosen man ...:-)
My goodness I want one of these so bad
Yep, as you should j/k. Being serious, this would be about the last FAL rifle I would ever sell off if i had to get rid of my collection. Its honest military sure, and also I've always been a fan of the "inch" pattern rifles to begin with. I never understood why G-Series FALs bring at least twice as much as what these L1A1s do? As i say in the video, I'd pick this one all other things being equal.
Ozark Bear Arms yeah its a pretty cool Fal.
Good vid dude
Would have still been a cracking weapon in Afghanistan when the bad guys were outgunning our silly 5.56 SA80.
Heavy as fk but if it would stop pretty much anything.
I served from 1990-2010 & I disagree, the SA80 worked very well in Iraq & Afghanistan. The 5.56 round itself isn’t that much smaller than the SLR n goes MUCH faster & can penetrate much deeper. All NATO now uses the 5.56 inc all of the USA general service weapons. It has been heavily tested by all countries & found to be the best round available for general use. I’ve seen 1st hand what the weapon can do n trust me it is lethal. Yup a 7.62 or .308 packs a heavy punch but both will kill u just as easily.
Mark Sketch ok, 20 years service is great, but have you ever played 24 straight hours of CoD? 😁 Joking apart, thanks for doing your bit and will bow to your experience 👍🏻
@@marcs990 The A1's we had during Op Granby were shit!
Used it during my time in the RAF and it was a cracking rifle! Kicked like a mule if you weren't holding it correctly but was both accurate and reliable! Rare as 'rocking horse shit' were any stoppages plus it was easy to clean. If you get hit by a 7.62mm you didn't get up! As for a 5.56mm?................You be the judge!
True but I’ve been in many place etc n saw first hand what the 5.56 can do. It’s more accurate & penetration is much better as it flys at a much higher supersonics speed. But yup if u get hit anyway with a 7.62 u r not getting up. I do think as a main round the 5.56 is the better choice.
I carried this beast in Northern Ireland in the early 90s
Wooden handguards, stocks tends to swell and crack when it's wet - they replaced with composite wooden handguards and stocks later also the NZ'ers used it.
Never in my whole career did I see the front-swivel used fir stacking, I think thats something that went out with the SMLE in fact.
Impressive! The real deal vintage L1A1 UK service rifle. That's like the needle in the haystack of FALs in America today. I'm sort of bummed they were imported in such small numbers and why for purchase only by law enforcement personnel?
We use to be able to buy them here in NZ very cheap in the late 80's as they were sold as surplus. I bought a heavy barreled 3 position "full auto" for around $200 nzd. Even though all the military Au and NZ surplus SLR L1a1's could be converted to full auto in a minute or two quite easily. most had wood furniture but a few like mine were a combination of both wood and synthetic, it was hit and miss to which you got forearm or butt-stock could be either. Still no doubt there is 10's of thousands laying around in crawl spaces, attics, etc here as they were made illegal here in late 2019
I heard it was $500 in the late 80's, early 90's. When you had your South Island Massacre, they were re-classed as Class C. But many were sold on the black market!
They were first sold in the mid 70's $150 - $180, later pre the 1991 E-catagory law change they sold for between $350 - $500 (for a good one) It was the new Norinco 56S, Mak-90, SKS and (what we called a) SKD that kept prices down. In the late 1980's you could buy a new SKS for $200 or 56S, Mak-90 for $300nzd+ I bought a new in the box 56S after the ban from the police for $100. I sold my last L1a1 early 2000's converted to a A-catagory for $1850 firearms are a good investment. @@MrPolicekarim
After the new deactivation laws over here in the UK, that is no longer true.@@tony-xp5dn
What happened with all the argie weapons the brits captured in the falklands?, I think in the imperial war museum there's a FMK3 with a night vision optic pretty cool
I know many of the FMAP FALs were welded up and then used as training aids so generations of Tommies got the pleasure of humping a 10+ lb rifle lol.
Ozark Bear Arms, lol many brits liked the Argie FAL because of the Fun switch, great video misha
Goes to show you who was footing the ammo bill hehe.
The FAL is the only battle rifle I can think of that I feel like I could actually pull of hitting anything with on auto.
The G3 action is just, violent
I remember in British army infantry training in the early 90s NCOS carrying What I now presume as Argie folding stock FALs when acting as enemy. Never seen them elsewhere.
BSA made L1A1 rifles are very desirable as they are thought to be of a better fit and finish compared to ROF Enfield versions. Very nice.
sorry a bit off topic. Do you think they bring inmate SIG552 and valmet rifles to america any time soon??
Not 100% sure which rifles you are asking about? The only thing that comes to mind with '552' is the Swiss SG552 shorty, in which case no those aren't coming in because SAN hasn't manufactured them since at least 2006. They are long out of production, repalced by the SG553.
As for 'Valet', maybe you meant Valmet? In which case no again, because the Valmet firm sold off its firearms division back in 1986 or there abouts. So they've not made a single rifle in over 30 years.
damn because finding either of those rifles for good price is really hard. I really want one of those guns.
You can buy a SG553 from JDI/Swiss Imports. They are $3.2k for rail or $3.4k for diopters. This is a good price considering that back in the '80s the 550 was well over $1k, and prebans go for $7k-$10k+. I am sure when the 553 stops coming in, it too will rise. When Midwest had those LE trade in 552s, they sold for $4k used and sold out quickly. There is no reason to get a 552 over a 553, not unless you just want an inferior design. Externally, they look the same. Just internally, the operating system of the 553 has been improved greatly.
okay thank you for that.
Cool video I have a deactvated one ENFEILD made 1970 dated
If u ever want to sell it let me know 😊
Ok
I had a wooden stock SLR and the butt plate could be replaced for different sizes too.
Still the best battle rifle the British army have ever had. 9 and a half pounds of pure stopping power.
i dont ever remember seeing stripper clips either in the TA or the regular army later on in the early 80's .
A small tidbit is that Century didn't just do British, they also did Australian and some Indian made ones also.
i miss the one i used, loved it first time i fired it. Mine was brown though not black..wish i could get one..much better than what our forces have now..the SA80
I wondered what happened to all the SLRs when they were replaced with SA80s. Selling some of them on the US civilian market makes sense. If they make as good civilian hunting and target rifles as they were service rifles (I fired them while I was in the RAF 1980 - 1989, though only at targets not people) their owners should be very pleased with them.
Probably sold to India for hardly anything, they are an ally, within the commonwealth and still use this gun today or variations of it.
Many went to the african commonwealth nations. Alot went missing and turned up in various civil wars. There's a famous picture of a child soldier that was in all the papers and he was holding an L1A1.
I know it's late to comment on this but a lot will probably still be in storage if ever needed in future conflicts the MOD only started selling off Lee Enfield No.4 mkII rifles in the mid to late 90s they were made in the 50s that was ment to be sold to Spain but never were so thousands of rifles sat in storage for 40 years still see a lot of them pop up on gun trader with not a mark on them along with their original bandilers and pig sticker bayonets though rare now but you can still find them in their original wrapping with the goo type stuff on the rifle for storage you will be surprised what old weapons the MOD has kept over the years for an emergencies who knows there could well be a load of SLRs in their orginal boxes still sitting army barracks across the UK
The L1A1 along with the L2AI (Machine Gun) version was used by the Australian Army in Vietnam.
I am new to the fal and thinking of buying a parts kit who would be best builder for these rifles.
Honestly don't know these days. Building one is pretty simple and easy. Far easier than an AK or HK type....not as easy as an AR15 though.
Ozark Bear Arms I have another question will you ever consider buying a two river arms Iraqi tabuk ? The tabuk is one of my top 5 favorite ak rifles.
Sure, I'd consider it...just tehre are always other things of more interest to me already in line. If real ones were available though, now that would be a different story hehe.
Ozark Bear Arms that's cool the tabuk sniper is one of my personal favorites and it's extremely underrated no one seems to know anything about it.
Yep used that weapon in the Falklands.
My favorite rifle I own is my Coonan L1A1 build.
Good stuff and Coonan can make a good receiver for sure.
How do u find the Coonan build? Interested in how different it is from the SLR. Thx
Liked mine in the RLI.The floppies on the receiving end did not like it much.
How come you never see it with optics? Are the irons that good?
Night optics were used by us but only a few per squad
It was mostly issued to infantry and paras/Royal marine commandos, not so many photos with SAS/SBS back then. Horses for courses, I'm sure it was well suited to the Falklands but not in many environments like special forces cqb raids in northern Ireland etc. Plus i get the impression most special forces use genetic ar/ak based guns simply to make them less identifiable in photos (is that British or Canadian or Australian then clandestine operations are more likely to maintain plausible denyability. I'm sure several special forces use weapons just because several others do so no one is quite sure who they are in photos.
Sas and sbs used the armalite in the falklands very rarely used the SLR
@@marcs990: "Starlight" scopes were sometimes used.....very heavy though.
@@paganphil100 yeah, it was the Starlight or “no light” if there wasn’t any night time ambient light for it to pick up to be of much use. N yes I agree it looked HUGE even on the SLR. I was issued one many times being a marksmanship grade shooter on my APWT. Compared to today’s optics it was was grainy but still did the job. Batteries can be an issue with them also. 👍🫡
You’re comment on the L85 not being a great gun n the last of the British made Enfields is slightly incorrect. I was issued one after my SLR was taken away from me. Over time as I got used to it I think it’s one of the best unappreciated weapons ever. Especially the updated A2 & the awesome A3 variants. I never had a stoppage even on the A1, it’s is super accurate, the SUSAT battle optic that was on mine is awesome but most ppl think it’s supposed to be a sniper scope, no, it was designed as a battle optic which made shooting at 300 meters plus so much easier but also deadly effective in a battle situation & you had the best of both worlds. In CQB it’s also great due to it still having a longer barrel than the SLR but it is way back as it’s a bullpup. The trigger on the A2 & A3 is mega n even the A1 it was good. All the haters of the SA80 come from it’s very early days when their where some issues but they were all sorted out. The British Army wouldn’t have a weapon from 1990 to 2021 n keep on upgrading it if it wasn’t any good. Trust me anyone who gets one & spends some time with it with a scope or SUSAT on will love it.
The A1 was a bag of shit during Op Granby.
@@MzLunaCee true but honestly I never had any problems
its not called a shift lever its called a safety catch
Change lever
Mine has the thumb hole stock.
Didn't realize until this instant that I would actually ever want a .308 rifle. I'll keep my eyes peeled and my wallet open!
.308s can be a lot of fun. Just curious, what about this one speaks to you? Also, thank you for watching.
What speaks to me about this one in particular is that it's a bona fide military service rifle. Probably among the most "modern" military surplus rifles anyone could hope to get their hands on. Without having tens of thousands to spend on something like an amnesty-registered M16 "misplaced" by a GI anyway.
It's not a kit build, it's not a purpose-made consumer variant, but an actual military rifle. I really like that provenance. Even if it is import-marked.
And I'm mostly still salty that .308 was chosen over the clearly superior .280 British way back when!
In this case, that import mark is very much your friend. Without it, goodluck convincing someone the rifle is one of the few legally brought over and not a 'grey' gun from over the boarder.
@@viggenguy4411 agree but they had to conform to NATO stating calibre’s must be the same throughout for logistical purposes, but yup that round was awesome n the best of both worlds being a hard punch, slightly lighter & testing proved how superior it was. I have seen vids that stated that the round might be making a bit of a comeback