L86 Deac for sale

[Flying10uk]

I noticed this deactivated L86 light support weapon for sale on Chelmsford Militaries' website. I'm not sure which spec deac it is but it's priced @ £3950 plus P&P if anyones interested.

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[mrclark303]

There were a few L86A1's for sale a while back, they hit the market around about 2000, love to know their origins.

The few examples iv'e seen, tend to be quite early examples with a variety of early features. Very steep price for something you won't even be able to give away in a few days without having it welded solid!

Hopefully post EU, these rules will be dropped.

[Peter Laidler]

Silly boy, advertising it I say. You can BET your bottom dollar that this will be seized by the over vigilant/enthusiastic police within the next week or so. They are seizing every one they see/find it appears. As for the EU rules being dropped..... I say don't hold your breath Mr Clarke! And guess what, once they've seized it, they can't return it (if they ever intend to.....) unless they weld it up - at your cost!

[Flying10uk]

Are you able to tell us why the Police are seizing the L86 deacs, Peter? I wondered if this one was technically correct with all the right bits on etc. The dealers appear to be stop selling the non E.U. deacs from the 2nd May.

[Brit plumber]

A lot of L86s came out of Nottingham when the factory closed. What was wanted/needed was taken and the rest left. A few dealers were invited to clean it out and so a lot of the non standard guns ended up being chopped and the spare parts being cobbled together. I think MP did some back in the 00s.

[skiprat]

The police have been told NO SA80's have EVER been released EVER..... and are now using that info. to harass lawful owners.!

[Flying10uk]

I thought that a few deac SA80s came from somewhere in the Caribbean? They are a bit too modern for me to want one but interesting to know the history.

[browningautorifle]

We have the very odd one too. Here's one from questionable sources. Wish I could put it in Peter's hands and he could read it, so as maybe shed light on the origins.

British SA80 Rifle - Deactivated - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online

[Flying10uk]

It's very rare that you see any deac SA80s for sale in the U.K. in any sort of configuration. I was told that some of the preserved military vehicle people use air-soft versions for displaying on their vehicles.

[Brit plumber]

We have the very odd one too. Here's one from questionable sources. Wish I could put it in Peter's hands and he could read it, so as maybe shed light on the origins.

British SA80 Rifle - Deactivated - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online

That's one of the very early guns with out the mag catch guard and the cheek pad is that dirty green colour. I bet it came out of the Nottingham factory with all the other stuff when it closed.

Not a bad price compared to U.K. Prices.

Peter L can probably confirm or deny that some L85A1s were deactivated for Soldier Soldier.

I can also confirm that there are probably well over 100 L85s deactivated to pre 95 spec. We have 6 + 1 LSW at work complete with deact proof marks. So the MOD are completely out of touch!