Thinking about FN FAL

[Not_a_223]

I have come into possession of a Brazilian IMBEL imported by Pacific Armaments Corporation in Modesto, CA.
It appears to be a metric version based on the "Fz SA 7,62" stamp on the left side of the receiver over the selector switch. On the right side is an engraved PAC serial number and an "assembled by C.A.I." stamp. Any ideas what I have and its value? I can't seem to find much on line about it.

 

[hairygreek]

I have come into possession of a Brazilian IMBEL imported by Pacific Armaments Corporation in Modesto, CA.
It appears to be a metric version based on the "Fz SA 7,62" stamp on the left side of the receiver over the selector switch. On the right side is an engraved PAC serial number and an "assembled by C.A.I." stamp. Any ideas what I have and its value? I can't seem to find much on line about it.

Imbel receiver built by CAI with Stg58 parts kit. Saw one sell 2020 for $1550 on falfiles, of course cost of everything is in flux lately. https://www.falfiles.com/threads/wts-stg58-white-wednesday-price-drop-sold-pending-funds.456338/#post-4939767

 

[omegaman]

I had a Springfield heavy barrel built on izzy kit it was very accurate. I would highly recommend one if you can find one.

 

[brandyspaw]

One thing I forgot to mention when I made my post earlier is to try and get a FAL now while you can. I think not getting another FAL or two when they were cheap and more plentiful is one of things I regret most concerning guns. Not getting more S&W pre-lock revolvers when they were affordable and for sale everywhere would be the other.

 

[Cmoor]

I have a G1 it shoots great. When I bought it I was wondering if I would ever get the $750 back out of it if I ever sold it.. I have all of the original muzzle devices for it too. Blank adapter, grenade launcher, Flash suppressor and a non fluted one.

 

[Not_a_223]

I have an FAL magazine with the stamp “R-C” with the letters “4 63” underneath it. The stamp is located on the narrow edge near the bottom of the magazine.
Any ideas of the country of origin on this one? Looked but cannot seem to locate any list of magazines and stampings to determine where they came from.

 

[HerrNuguri]

I was in the same place one week ago, and I recently got my first Fal. It’s a DSA SA-58 IBC, para Fal with a 16” fluted barrel. It’s not even close to the OG fal but it sure looks and handles great for me… haven’t had a chance to shoot it tho, will post update once I do. Btw the rifle cost $2300 and the 30rnd mag that looks funky on the gun was $100… so it’s not exactly a cheap one.

 

[HerrNuguri]

Just saying if you’re into a modernized version of it there’re options out there you can consider…

 

[coltnut]

Scottsdale Gun Club has a nice looking DSA Fal hanging on the wall.16" barrel
I used to have a Century Mutt that ran really good,sold it to an AZS member and have
regretted it ever since.That AZS member wont part with it for nothing.

 

[Suck My Glock]

https://twitter.com/EvstPalaiologos/status/1573717918369685511

 

[RufusXG]

FALs were a lot more fun when a case of Portuguese 308 went for $135.

 

[delta6]

FALs were a lot more fun when a case of Portuguese 308 went for $135.

Hah..yeah..so were M240's

 

[Cmoor]

If you have a 240 I have a lot of belted up ammo still...