My experience so far with my Century L1A1 FAL. I have a G3 sporter from Century International Arms, and its serial number is G27266. The rifle shoots fine, no.
I recently picked up an Imbel L1A1 and unfortunately live in Connecticut. For anyone in the gun world who doesn't know the crazy BS going on here, unless pending litigation succeeds, we will have to apply for 'special' registration of any-and-all assault weapons and hi-cap mags no later than January 1st 2014 or become felons automatically. My dilemma: The previous assault weapons ban here required 'special registration' of assault weapons grandfathered prior to the law's implementation in 92-93. The FAL I bought was from an estate sale of a guy who tragically died young of cancer. He bought the rifle legally here in CT within the past 2 years.
I believe this was a result of the previous ban's exemption of weapons manufactured prior to a certain date. (somewhere in the mid to late 80's- I have to research the exact year) I just don't trust the people or the system that has been established to administer/enforce the new guidelines to be educated enough in the intricacy of 922r regs and accurate indentification processes. Bottom line: I need to arm myself with as much info as possible to defend myself from confiscation. My rifle is an Century inch with three different numbers on the receiver: Just below the rear sight: AD6202617 Above the magwell where the carry handle rests in folded position: 127258 Two places on the bolt itself: 620617 (same as receiver less the 'AD', however these marking are etched rather than stamped) I'm interested in any info that these number provide, but I am primarily concerned with nailing down the date of manufacture.
Additional markings: L1A1 sporter Cal 308 Receiver made by IMBEL - Brazil Imported by CAI St Albans VT Thanks in advance for any help provided! Can one date the date of fal build by serial number, dsa fal rifle serial number, fal cai serial number dates, fal rifle manufacture dates serial number, fn fal date of manufacture, fn fal imbel year, fn fal manufacture dates, fn fal serial number lookup, how old is my century fal, how to date century fal, how to tell fn fal manufacture, how to tell the date of fal rifle, identifiying year of my belgin fal, imbel l1a1 sporter build date, l1a1 build dates, l1a1 forum.
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Just got it from AIM Surplus' one day sale, $379.95 + 12 shipping, not too shabby for a big battle rifle. The rifle came in a cardboard box, with extra cardboard around the receiver. Left right left cast.
The box arrived in excellent condition, thankgod for UPS. There are no accessories, just one 20rd mag other than the rifle itself. The magazine itself was a little beat up, I may have to pick up another one day. Like Harlan @ FAC said, it's made on Century's own receiver.
There's been controversy regarding Century's rebuilt using Hesse receiver, so I guess they decided to do their own after all. The receiver looks as good as any other I've seen. Machining looks well done, no sharp edges or sloppy cuts.
The receiver's marked Century Arms, Georgia VT, R1A1 Sporter 308 Cal. Why the 'R1A1'? Does someone hold a trademark over 'L1A1'? The most interesting is serial# CA0003X, now if that's not a low serial I don't know what it is. I sure hope there arent' going to be any problems, as it's a first run rifle. The rifle looks very clean, no signs of a 'parts gun'.
They either reblued it, or the parts were never used. The new receiver matched up with the barrel, lower extraordinarily well. I would really like to know what they did to refinish the surface. Some kind of park? The condition of the metal parts is EXCELLENT! The bored's clean, even my FFL guy was amazed.
The lower is marked AD62XXXX.some one said this is Aussie? I'd apprecite more info.
There's a 12 hole muzzle brake mounted on the barrel, I assume that's the aftermarket piece Century put on in place of the flash hider. It looks straight enough, and I hope it'd help with 308 recoil. It does seem my whole gun's based on INCH pattern L1A1, parts and receiver.
There's the inch mag knotch, and the fold-down charging handle and big ears protecting the front sight. There's one problem I discovered with the front sight 'big ears'. The one on the right side is slightly bent inward! I assume it occured during shipping or storage in Century or AIM. Apparently the rifle rests on this 'right' ear when it lays right on the fold down carrying handle. Has anyone had this problem before? Can you bend the 'ear' back?
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