"in original wrapper"

**Flying10uk** · 04-26-2023 09:59 PM

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 organisation put them into the plastic sleeve wrapping? My eyes are not good enough to see if there is a NSN on the label.

Does it look correct for the British icon

L1A1?

Deactivated Moving Bolt Matching L1A1 SLR SN. L1A1 -

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**browningautorifle** · 04-26-2023 10:12 PM

It DOES look UK icon

. The bags were used here for a short term preservative with oil. Just enough to keep oil on and hands off.

Can't make the NSN but here's the serial which will help some here ID the origin.

**mrclark303** · 04-27-2023 04:51 AM

This 'appears' to be refurbished, ex war reserve stock.
Note the three prong flash hider, Faz cocking handle etc.

A good sized batch ( thousands) went to European dealers when the war reserve L1's were disposed of.

It would be interesting to see if any of these are to the final FTR spec with late 1989 manufactured Parker Hale Barrels, Gas blocks and cocking handles.

What a waste of good rifles!

The TMH was stripped and repainted, so not just a dealer quick blow over with Matt black.

**nzl1a1collector** · 05-05-2023 01:11 AM

This is what a War Reserve L1A1 rifle should look like:-

**enbloc8** · 05-25-2023 08:21 AM

What was wrapped around the sights, muzzle etc.? Paper masking tape?

**nzl1a1collector** · 05-25-2023 02:42 PM

It's denzo tape

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