~ FAL Know-Nothing Seeks Random Information on Newly Acquired Item

[Capt Quahog]

Hello:
Posted below are some pictures of an item recently acquired. The rifle is an FN FAL type in 7.62 NATO. It is an Austrian STG kit built upon a Century Arms marked receiver. Better informed persons have stated that this "widows peak" type receiver is actually an IMBEL manufactured component. Are there any specific markings, codes or features to verify the maker of the receiver?

Within the magazine well, there is etched or maybe stamped, the word "METRIC". A number of the original Austrian STG parts have numbers that match. In my limited knowledge, the flash hider appear to be original for an STG-58 FAL. All in all, it is at the least, a cool looking battle rifle.

The carry handle is not present. Would anybody know how a replacement handle might mount within that slot?

Any info is much appreciated. Thanks in advance . . .

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