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  1. Sticky Thread L1A1 SELF LOADING RIFLE 7.62MM / L12A1 .22 CONVERSION CHALLENGE

    HISTORY John Clark and Gil Boyd, both members of Milsurps and avid L1A1 rifle lovers, set about the particularly vexing challenge of finding a...

    Started by Gil Boyd‎, 04-30-2021 10:18 AM
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  2. Post Sticky Thread FAL X8E1 X8E2 Rifle Manual

    http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/generalstorage/pdfpublications/FAL%20X8E1%20X8E2%20manual.PDF

    Started by Badger‎, 08-12-2016 08:56 AM
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  3. Arrow Sticky Thread Fabrique Nationale FAL Rifle (Guns and Ammo Review)

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    Started by Badger‎, 11-27-2011 03:04 PM
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films)

    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 02:59 PM
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    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 12:16 PM
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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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  8. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-26-2016 09:16 AM
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    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 10:18 AM
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  1. FAL Optics help wanted

    A better-heeled collector mate popped over with an ex-G1 scope rig, a while back. Both of the spring-steel clamping bands are cracking. I...

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 03-30-2024 05:58 PM
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    Warren
    06-06-2025, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  2. Later L1A1 tech (workshop) documentation

    Do any old "gun-plumbers have the "late-issue" data for the L1A1 gas-port diameter and the "instruction about boring it out a few "number" sizes to...

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 09-14-2024 12:44 AM
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    04-19-2025, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Did Egypt re-barrel any of their FN 49’s in 7 mm Mauser?

    A local gun store has an Egyptian FN 49 for sale. They have it labeled 7 x 57. When I asked if this was an error, they said no, that Egypt had...

    Started by KneverKnew‎, 03-21-2024 08:52 AM
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    jond41403
    03-14-2025, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  4. Lithgow L1A1 Factory Skeletonized Rifle

    Coming from Malaysia, picked from the parts bin of the large stock gun dealer were a total of three factory Skeletonized Rifles of Lithgow made...

    Started by Promo‎, 11-17-2024 10:46 AM
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    Frank LE
    01-28-2025, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  5. Austrian sling?? FAL??

    At a loss ..looks like Austrian unit markings and stolla Wien stamped. Matches nothing I can find and looks like one part of a 2 part set. Leather...

    Started by mnmkeller‎, 10-01-2024 07:36 PM
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    10-05-2024, 02:07 PM Go to last post

  6. Early 1954 HRA T-48 magazine

    Photo show a survivor of the 1954 T-48 trials with a HRA marked 20rd magazine with a newer magazine for comparison. While this HRA magazine is not...

    Started by RCS‎, 07-09-2024 09:39 AM
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    browningautorifle
    07-11-2024, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  7. My Rifle - Aussie clone.

    I don't post much here, but I do read a lot: This is my Aussie parts kit built on an Imbel receiver. Arizona Response Systems did the build. I...

    Started by dcollector‎, 06-30-2023 01:25 PM
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    05-29-2024, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  8. Magazine tabs

    Anyone have dimensions, or would be willing to measure the inch tab to convert metric mags? Thank You, Brian

    Started by skeochbrian‎, 03-16-2024 09:25 PM
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    03-16-2024, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  9. My Inch Pattern FN FAL Trifecta!

    Here are a few pics of my Inch-Pattern FN FAL rifles. First off the hop based on their timeline for adoption, is the Canadian rifle, followed by the...

    Started by Bartok5‎, 04-24-2023 06:46 PM
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    BigBadDog
    02-23-2024, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  10. FAL and L1A1 threads: a wild ride?

    There seem to be many interesting thougts on the type of screw threads used on these. Some claim that the L1A1 breech thread is Whutworth form and...

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 01-26-2024 09:40 PM
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    bigduke6
    02-13-2024, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  11. Singapore Police Lithgow .22 dedicated L1A1

    Afternoon all, So, apparently a Singapore Police training rifle, Lithgow L1A1 marked on the left hand side L12A1 and apparently delivered as...

    Started by mrclark303‎, 11-17-2023 12:21 PM
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    mrclark303
    12-01-2023, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  12. "in original wrapper"

    I noticed that D&B currently have these EU/UK Deactivated L1A1 SLR's that are, according to D&B, in "as new" condition. But what country or...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-26-2023 09:59 PM
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    mrclark303
    10-19-2023, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  13. Faz 1959 made L1A1

    Afternoon all, what do we make of this? I've only ever seen one other Faz made L1A1 and that was converted into an instructional action. ...

    Started by mrclark303‎, 09-09-2023 10:16 AM
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    bigduke6
    10-18-2023, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  14. Lithgow L1A1 serial number question

    Hello everybody. I was offered a Lithgow L1A1 serial number AD6418238. Can anybody shed some light on this? Was this rifle made for the Australian...

    Started by Frank LE‎, 09-16-2023 03:39 PM
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    Frank LE
    09-17-2023, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  15. Significance of yellow paint on parts?

    On occasion I have seen L1A1 parts (magazines and a couple of barrels come to mind) with a daub of yellow paint on one edge, like it was purposely...

    Started by enbloc8‎, 07-13-2023 02:22 PM
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    nzl1a1collector
    07-28-2023, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  16. 7.62x51mm NATO Stripper Clips (WARNING ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK)

    20.5 years ago I started a little 'homepage' website about 7.62x51mm Stripper Clips in an effort to try and decipher the various makers...

    Started by nzl1a1collector‎, 06-21-2023 01:20 AM
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    nzl1a1collector
    06-25-2023, 03:46 AM Go to last post

  17. L1a1 magazines

    I’m trying to build my first fal an Aussie rifle and want inch pattern magazines but I can’t find any magazine floor plates available to assemble...

    Started by Gavan03‎, 06-14-2023 06:14 PM
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    browningautorifle
    06-15-2023, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  18. FAL optics

    Has anyone else replaced the thin, spring-steel bands on a ZF4 as issued for the G1? One turned up on my bench, minus the rear band. Apparently...

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 06-04-2023 01:40 AM
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    06-04-2023, 01:40 AM Go to last post

  19. An interesting scope combo.

    Hi all, miserable day here in the UK. Last week I had a call out of the blue, a local chap heard that I was interested in all things L1A1 and...

    Started by mrclark303‎, 03-13-2023 10:48 AM
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    mrclark303
    05-20-2023, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  20. My G1 German-Contract Belgian FN FAL

    Howdy! Here's a shot of my genuine Belgian manufactured, German-contract G1 Rifle:

    Started by Bartok5‎, 04-24-2023 07:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    browningautorifle
    04-24-2023, 09:15 PM Go to last post
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