Imbel FN

[Skip]

Hey, do You think a firm thin pad would help ?

I had the gas system shut off so that was the reason for the sore jaw. I have the gas system on and what a difference it make when it comes to recoil.

[tankhunter]

I had the gas system shut off so that was the reason for the sore jaw. I have the gas system on and what a difference it make when it comes to recoil.

So you had the gas plug in 180 degrees out! That was for firing rifle grenades with a Balistite Blank!
The plug should have a line engraved on it. With this visible in the upper position, it is fitted correctly to fire semi-automatic.

[browningautorifle]

Skip, that's the ruptured cartridge tool for the 1919 Browning MG. The one you want looks more like a cartridge. And also, if you find the recoil objectionable, turn down your gas regulator few numbers. If it gives stoppages just turn it back up one number. Those rifles normally don't give problems, maybe you could have the headspace checked?

[Skip]

Skip, that's the ruptured cartridge tool for the 1919 Browning MG. The one you want looks more like a cartridge. And also, if you find the recoil objectionable, turn down your gas regulator few numbers. If it gives stoppages just turn it back up one number. Those rifles normally don't give problems, maybe you could have the headspace checked?

Thanks. I purchased it from an establishment in Shotgun News years ago. It was advertised for FN/FAL. I adjusted the gas system where the spent shell drops 3 feet. A pleasent experience. Thanks to all.

[bigstick61]

So as not to start a separate thread, does anyone here know what the markings would be on a military IMBEL for export, 1970s or earlier? Also, would anyone know how to find out when IMBEL delivered a contract to Zambia sometime before 1979?

[panthro]

Hello, sorry my bad english, I am Brazilian journalist from the Rio de Janeiro, made several military courses in the army and been in several urban wars here in the Rio de Janeiro. In the 60s the Brazilian government started his own production of war material, the government conducted a study to select the best rifle that bear severe situations because in Brazil there are regions of very wet and rainy, and other very arid and dry, has dense forests, swamps, deserts, mountains and beaches ( enemy of any weapon) the Belgian rifle "FAL" was chosen for being the most effective and its design was purchased by the Brazilian government and began to be produced by IMBEL (ordnance industry of Brazil) and became the standard weapon of the Brazilian army and the preferred weapon of Police of Rio de Janeiro. IMBEL is not merely an arms manufacturer, is the industry of war machines in Brazil and belongs to the Ministry of Defence of Brazil, the quality standard is very high, some rifles Police has 20 years old and are used daily and working as a new rifle! In Brazil, the FAL is known as the weapon that does “not stop”, and the fact does not require constant cleaning to become more popular among police and drug traffickers who take advantage of his powerful shot can walk through walls, poles, and vehicles with ease making it much easier to hit whoever is behind. The IMBEL FAL are still in production today and is synonymous with strength.