A screen shot from the Western Outlands Supply Companys Instagram account shows a phone case bearing the slogan and insignia of the Selous Scouts. Good to VG Condition. One new winner* is announced every week! [51], Following general elections in 1980 which brought the former insurgent leadership to power, the country finally achieved internationally recognised independence as Zimbabwe, and the Rhodesian Security Forces were amalgamated with ZANLA and ZIPRA. Also known as FALO as an abbreviation from the French Fusil Automatique Lourd, it had a heavy barrel for sustained fire with a 30-round magazine as a squad automatic weapon; DSA SA58 21" FAL RIFLE CLASSIC SERIES Battle Rifles. Brownells is your source for FN FAL Parts at Brownells. Amazing, sir. Western powers who otherwise may have been willing to grant independence to their African colonies suddenly found themselves in the epicenter of the Cold War. A stenciled ZA is Zimbabwean? The newly designed FN/Fal magazine fits the Kel-Tec RFB. View product. [29] Working with the Germans, the Spanish adopted the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, and a slightly modified version of the CETME went on to be manufactured in West Germany by Heckler & Koch (H&K) as the G3 rifle, beginning production in 1959. Pictured here with a reproduction chest rig, original side arm and original holster. Some domestic production was undertaken, but one large source was neighboring South Africa. This item: warrepplica Rhodesian FAL / G3 / M14 Bush War Magazine Chest Rig - Reproduction $3000 Pictured: A G1 lower receiver with Rhodesian Army serial number. I was around 12 or 13 when I met Johnny Hoy, a friend of my father, who had been Mike Hoares driver and was wounded, shot through his thigh and is mention in Mike Hoares book, Congo Mercenary. Last edited: Aug 22, 2022. The Instagram account of retired Delta Force master sergeant Larry Vickers also displays an affinity for Rhodesia. A couple years ago I picked up a PTR-91, which is a US-built clone of the G3. The rifle can be distinguished from its Belgian and Argentine counterparts by its combination flash suppressor and grenade launcher. $6.49 . that there was a quid pro quo agreement between Churchill and U.S. President Harry Truman in 1952 that the British accept the .30 Light Rifle cartridge as NATO standard in return for the U.S. acceptance of the FN FAL as NATO standard. Arms came in the form of FALs and G3s from South Africa and Portugal, who were also struggling with the scourge of radicalism and communism at the doorsteps of their own interests. This feature is often replicated on reproduction rifles and clones. Personally, I think communism won in Africa and Vietnam not because of a rifle but because of an idea. So if the AR and AK crowd compromise ballistics to save weight and space, essentially the FAL/G3 crowd compromise magazine capacity, weight and monetary cost per round in order to achieve superior ballistics. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window). They generally did not use the slings at all.. $ 9,999.00 FAL and L1A1 Misc: Furniture, Tools, Accessories FAL Receiver Group L1A1 Receiver Group L1A1, bayonet pommel $ 17.95 FAL and L1A1 Misc: Furniture, Tools, Accessories L1A1, bayonet scabbard spring $ 17.95 Jan 30, 2012. The colonial government refused. Sorry, I mean right hand side of the butt not the stock (senior moment ! In the same way you dont have people glorifying Nazi soldiers without understanding what the regime fought for, Beirich said. FAL and M14 mags fit very vell and the flaps close also. Photo by Rande Archer. Take that SCAR-17 and HK 417. Expect dings/small dents, finish wear, and potentially light pitting. Its pretty sad, really. I've also owned quite a few FALs over the years including factory Imbels, DSA STG-58s, a Rhodesian kit build, G1 kit builds, Century R1A1s and DSA SA-58s. [51] Their 7.62x51mm ammunition could penetrate thick bush and tree trunks more readily than the 7.62x39mm cartridge used in the AK-47, and was more successful at killing the enemy combatants in cover. [61] Venezuela has bought 100,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia in order to replace the old FALs. [20], Along with the IA2, MD-2 and MD-3 assault rifles, Brazil produces the M964A1/Pelopes (Special Operations Platoon), with an 11" barrel, 3-point sling and a Picatinny rail with a tactical flashlight and sight. A type "A" would have been more correct but those are nearly impossible to find. David Fortier is with Paul Pluff of Ruger at 2022 Roundtable checking out Ruger's SFAR - Small Frame AR. At Liberty Tree Collectors, we feature a wide range of collectible military firearms, parts, and accessories. 0:00 Intro 0:40 R1 FAL Rifle 2:09 History 3:04 Lower + Magazine 4:24 Handguards 5:18 Rack Number 6:47 RA Numbers 7:52 Rhodesian Paint 9:53 Rifle Grenades 10:40 Provenance + Carry Handle 11:43 Rear Sight 12:04 Halbek Device 13:09 Prototype + Rhodesian Magazines This shorter version was requested by Belgian paratroopers. I dont even know what they were fighting, except against communism, from what I was told. Replacement parts for the FAL and G3 platforms are also readily available from multiple online sources, some cheaper than others. Canadian and British FAL's were inch pattern and all others (except for India's abortion 1/2 & 1/2) are metric. So we shall flow a river forth to thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be. The standard metric-dimensioned FAL was manufactured in South Africa (where it was known as the R1), Brazil, Israel, Austria and Argentina. To cut that distance by half is considered better. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Rhodesias government labeled them communists and terrorists., Its a complicated story, said Gerald Horne, author of From the Barrel of a Gun and a professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Houston. The regulator is an adjustable gas port opening that adjusts the rifle to function reliably with various propellant and projectile specific pressure behavior, making the FAL not ammunition specific. Roof, who was sentenced to death last year, had penned an online manifesto, which appeared on a website called The Last Rhodesian, with photographs of himself wearing a jacket with a patch of the green-and-white Rhodesian flag. Used condition. Graham Baillie raps a small wooden bat against his leg after using it to beat Moffat Ncube, a local teacher, political leader and now a bound, unconscious prisoner slumped against the wall of schoolhouse, 20 September 1977., It added: Ncube reportedly later died after three days of brutal, nonstop torture.. Known in Canada as the C2A1, it was their primary squad automatic weapon until it was phased out during the 1980s in favor of the C9, which has better accuracy and higher ammunition capacity than the C2. From the Horn of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, and the Sahara Desert to the Zambezi Valley, the FAL and G3 stand alongside the Kalashnikov as a rifle of the masses. USA Made Compliant Part. What we here in America are left with is a lot of interesting history and a lot of debate about the usefulness of the G3 and FAL platforms. Racist comments and calls for racist violence cluttered the comments sections until he was asked about them by The Times. The best thing to do for this is to keep an eye on Gunbroker (keep an eye out for South African kit as these sometimes get listed as South African) for parts kits and parts builds (which pop up sometimes, but most are refinished), and for Armslist for parts builds. [15] As of August 2006, new examples were still being produced by at least four different manufacturers worldwide. Israeli forces were primarily mechanized in nature; the long, heavy FAL slowed deployment drills, and proved exceedingly difficult to maneuver within the confines of a vehicle. Includes everything except Upper Receiver and Locking Shoulder. The FAL was used by the Argentine armed forces and the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR), a semi-automatic only version of the FAL, was used by the armed forces of the UK and other Commonwealth nations.[104]. The FAL was quick to success, with 90 countries worldwide adopting the rifle. "What is socialism? G1 Flash Hider, Blank Firing Adapter and Muzzle Adapter. (Grade #4) Fair to Good. That said..there are faaaarrrrr more metric magazines available on the market than incher. Someone, maybe Century Arms, marketed a inch receiver that would take metric mags. Thank you very much for your service. The CMP Expert Grade M1 Garand: Initial Review, A Practical Examination of eBay Rifling Buttons, Sink or Swim: A Review of the Beretta ARX-100. If you buy 2 I'll make sure you get a least one of the ones with writing. Before UDI Rhodesia were supplied with British L1A1 rifles and the relevant magazines (imperial/inch pattern). All Rights Reserved. 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In practice, the FAL proved its worth as a reliable weapon system. Heidi Beirich, head of the Southern Poverty Law Centers Intelligence Project, said the uptick of pro-Rhodesian messaging is a purposeful amplification of the ideology and practice of racist colonial regimes and possibly even an exhortation to war. During the Yom Kippur War of October 1973, the FAL was still in front-line service as the standard Israeli rifle, though increasing criticism eventually led to the phasing-out of the weapon. [52] The ZDF responded by bringing the insurgent weapons out of storage to complement the FAL, and gradually phased out the weapon type in favour of Kalashnikov rifles to simplify maintenance and logistics. A screen shot from the former Instagram account of Selous Armory displaying a patch that echoes President Trumps campaign slogan and that was once available for purchase on the companys website. During opening the rifle rotates around a two-piece pivot lock and pin assembly located between the trigger guard and magazine well to give access to the action and piston system. The SA58 FAL can use any metric-measurement FAL magazines, which come in 5, 10-, 20-, or 30-round capacities. Home All Gun Parts Rifle Parts Rifle Magazines & Rifle Clips View Larger Images Rhodesian FAL Magazines Verified Member Overwatch3985 A+ (75) As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Verily, the fate of Rhodesia exists in the form of Zimbabwe, founded by the Zimbabwe African National Union, who emerged from the Rhodesian Bush War as the political victor. WHY? And with the end of the Bush War and the fall of Rhodesia in 1979, many historians have concluded that the AK platform outgunned its NATO counterparts. [45] Southern Rhodesia contributed small military contingents to aid British counter-insurgency operations during the Malayan Emergency and the Aden Emergency, and adopted the L1A1 as its standard infantry rifle around that time. As Colonel Jeff Cooper once said: The AK is a rifle for the masses, and the FAL is a rifle for the classes. Rhodesian FAL original 21 " barrel parts kit , camo painted polymer furniture, 7.62X51 NATO / .308 , in *Very Good* condition. This was the case of the Greeks and Romans and must be that of every free state. For those wanting to spend the big bucks for the most authentic historical look, there are still original Belgian FN semiautos on the market, although they will fetch a pretty penny. Rifle Parts C&R. Swiss K31 1911 1889 Parts . Until losing all outside support in 1974, Rhodesia was flooded with Portuguese-built G3 rifles and R1s, the South African version of the FAL. [citation needed], Venezuela placed an order for 5,000 FN-made FAL rifles in 1954, in the 7x49.15mm Optimum 2 caliber;[20] this 749mm, also known as 7mm Liviano or 7mm Venezuelan, is essentially a 757mm round shortened to intermediate length and closer to being a true intermediate round than the 7.62x51mm NATO. Fair to Good Condition. Every AK or AR guy compromises kinetic energy in favor of lighter ammunition that they can carry more of. Partly I just feel like white people like having a team to root for these days.. [citation needed] The first South African-produced rifle, serial numbered 200001, was presented to the then Prime Minister, Dr Hendrik Verwoerd, by Armscor and is now on view at the South African National Museum of Military History in Johannesburg. With the onset of World War Two, native Africans learned firsthand that empires could be won and lost through direct action and violence. Folding-stock, shorter 436mm (17.16 inch) barrel, paratrooper version, folding charging handle. The SA58 OSW (Operational Specialist Weapon) is an assault-carbine variant of the paratrooper model of the FAL. Police force (BSA Police) was also issued with SA R1s in the early 70s. [52] As the Zimbabwean government had inherited vast stockpiles of 7.62x51mm ammunition from the Rhodesian era, it initially ordered the insurgents' small arms to be placed into reserve storage and confirmed the FAL as the standard service rifle of the new Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF). Cannot tell you which is better but all of by FALs are metric. Even though Rhodesia turned into Zimbabwe and remained under the iron hand of despot Robert Mugabe until he was overthrown in 2017, the Rhodesian FAL is one of the few items exported by the nation that demands a premium. Copyright 2008-2023 Ernst Armory LLC. I bought the Rhodesian para kit back when the Tapco $89 G1 & Imbel kits were around and I paid $450 IIRC. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The "inch pattern" magazines are more robust and durable than the "metrics". Tweet This Product. A number I have never forgotten. [27], Based on political and economical considerations, but also national pride,[28] the Germans aimed at a weapon they could produce domestically and turned their sights to the Spanish CETME Modelo 58 rifle. Restoring Milsurps: A viable endeavor in the 2020s? From his force number I can see he joined either very late 1979 or early 1980. While the 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm NATO offer the soldier more carrying capacity, the 7.62x51 NATO provides greater kinetic energy. The SA58 CTC (Compact Tactical Carbine) is a. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Proper functional condition. Last December Joseph Smith, a 22-year-old resident of Rexburg, Idaho, who told The Times he had not heard of Rhodesia until 18 months ago, posted a YouTube video that he said offered a quick rundown of Rhodesian history. Formally introduced by its designer Dieudonn Saive in 1951, and produced two years later, the FAL has been described as the "Right Arm of the Free World". Over $50 value! They did make handguards, firing pins, magazines, and the Halbek device domestically but did not make compete rifles. It should be noted that after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe the FAL was briefly the standard issue rifle, these were marked in a similar fashion with electrostenciling with a ZA prefix instead of RA. Most Mugabe era FALs were painted brown and were new-at-the-time purchase Imbels bought directly from Brazil. [45] Rhodesia subsequently became subject to a British arms embargo and the SLRs were largely relegated to reserve army and police units. It features a 19-inch fluted barrel, 10-round magazine and an upgraded speed trigger. These electrostenciled serial numbers with a RA prefix help show that the parts were in Rhodesian Army service. Another retailer of Rhodesia-themed goods, the Western Outlands Supply Company, which is listed by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a white nationalist hate group, was formerly known as Right Wing Death Squad and sold similar fare, in addition to apparel featuring Crusader crosses and medieval symbols like those seen at the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally last year. The battle for perception is playing out again now on social media, which pro-Rhodesia accounts or commenters are using to rewrite Rhodesian history in gentle tones. Item #: SA5816C-JW-A. Today they are highly sought after for their war used pedigree, field applied camouflage aptly named baby poop, and ragged looks, fetching prices well above what they were a few years ago. The Headrest Safe is the ultimate in discreet storage for your valuables (gun, money, credit cards, jewelry, medicines). Southern Rhodesia was established in 1923 as a British colony named for Cecil Rhodes, who made his fortune in consolidating diamond mines. For field stripping, the FAL can be opened. The Venezuelans, who had been exclusively using the 757mm round in their light and medium weapons since the turn of the 20th century, felt it was a perfect platform on which to base a calibre tailored to the particular rigours of the Venezuelan terrain. [57] The Syrian state produced 7.6251mm cartridges[57] and is reported to have acquired FALs from other sources. View product DSA SA58 21" FAL RIFLE CLASSIC SERIES Battle Rifles DSA SA58 21" FAL rifle with carry handle . The Sturmgewehr 58 (StG 58) is a selective fire battle rifle. This means prices will be absurd for what they are, rough condition kits with lots of rust and pitting. By the 1960s, as much of Africa rapidly decolonized around. A reminder of empires past. I ended up buying a Condor modular vest and four double 7.62 mag pouches for it. [citation needed]. Popular; Latest; Tags; Beer-goggles put to the . DSA SA58 FAL Enhanced Bumper Magazine Floor Plate - 3 Pack - Black. In conversations and email exchanges with The New York Times, some prominent social-media figures and companies selling Rhodesia-themed merchandise denied trafficking in white-power messages, or said they had done so unwittingly. In order to shop on this Web store, you must have cookies enabled. The foregrip was a two-part steel pressing. The receiver is CAI, the lower receiver is marked with an RA -8450 serial number. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. England, who at the time viewed the conflict as a racial war (despite written sentiment by Rhodesia that the conflict was largely over protecting the multiracial population from the dangers of collectivism and radicalism, the dangers of which would later become reality in the form of Zimbabwe), was rather bitter about the affair, particularly since Rhodesia had broken away from them and declared independence in 1965. Notable examples of variants produced under license are the Austrian STG-58 and British L1A1. Jayg0351. Joined Apr 2006. [36], Marshall also notes the advantage of both rifle and LMG ammunition being interchangeable, with the squad carrying sixty 20-round magazines, with 1,200 rounds in total. However, in the meantime, most other NATO countries were evaluating and selecting the FAL. IMBEL also produced a semi-automatic version of the FAL for Springfield Armory, Inc. (not to be confused with the US military Springfield Armory), which was marketed in the US as the SAR-48 (standard model)[23][24] and SAR-4800 (made after 1989 with some military features removed to comply with new legislation), starting in the mid-1980s. These rifles were tested against the T44, essentially an updated version of the basic Garand design. This weapon was designed by Stefan Kenneth Janson who previously designed the EM-2 rifle. Stitching was very tight and the rig was well made. A screen shot from the FireForce Ventures Instagram account showing a reproduction of a Rhodesian Army recruiting poster available for purchase on the companys website. However, the military victories largely belonged to the Rhodesian security forces, who at the loss of 1,120 members managed to kill over 10,000 Communist guerillas. The FAL (a French acronym for Fusil Automatique Lger (English: "Light Automatic Rifle")), is a battle rifle designed in Belgium by Dieudonn Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal (simply known as FN). It can be fired both from 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons, which share the same-diameter muzzle device, with a maximum range of 300m (328yd) from 7.62mm guns. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals. Produced as the R1 rifle, the license-built South African FALs were sanitized and handed to the Rhodesian Army, who often painted them with baby poop yellow and green paint left over from aircraft camouflage paint stocks. Many nations bought the firearm directly from FN in Belgium, while others obtained licensing rights to domestically produce their own FAL variant. This rifle was put together using a variety of Rhodesian parts basically purchased one piece at a time when Rhodesian parts came up for sale of FAL Files or GunBroker so it's definitely not "matching". The Lower will be complete and in very good working condition. Rhodesia had declared its independence from Great Britain, and was at war with two separate communist factions: the Chinese-funded ZANLA and the Soviet-funded ZIPRA. Rhodesian Camo T-Shirt NEW LARGE. It obviously hasn't worked for them, but it sounded great at the time. Magazines Stripper Clips Magazine Rifle Magazine Pistol Magazine MG Stripper Clips Loaders; Military Gun Parts Misc; Military Surplus Area Gear Helmets . As an FYI, almost all parts are still interchangeable between Inch and Metric rifles. The hobbyists rebuilt the parts kits to legal and functional semi-automatic rifles on new semi-automatic upper receivers. This led to a situation that forced Rhodesia to pursue alternative ways in acquiring firearms. 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G1s were also fitted with a unique removable prong flash hider, adding another external distinction. [42][43][44] The FAL remained in production in Israel into the 1980s. Related products. M964A1, folding stock standard barrel semi-auto and full auto. Most heavy barrel FALs are equipped with bipods, although some light barrel models were equipped with bipods, such as the Austrian StG 58 and the German G1, and a bipod was later made available as an accessory. Metric 20 Round FAL Magazines. [52], The FAL was produced under licence[53] in South Africa by Lyttleton Engineering Works, where it is known as the R1. If you have one in your collection, its almost guaranteed it saw heavy combat, but will no doubt be combat-ready for years to come should the threat of collectivism arise. Popeneker, Maxim & Williams, Anthony (2005). This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. In 1965 it renamed itself Rhodesia and broke from the United Kingdom with the express purpose of maintaining white rule. I also have a lot of documents, orders, letters, etc, that was sent to his brother after Hugh was killed, and in one of the documents a 2nd Lieut M.J.Cronly-Dillon, is that a brother of yours? I also collect and research Rhodesian medals and have an L.Cronly-Dillon, who served in the Rhodesian 8 Signal Squadron, on a Pay Roll dated May 1980. Price: $24.95 View product. DSA SA58 FAL Enhanced Bumper Magazine Floor Plate - Black - Single Unit. Item #: 118-EBP-K. Price: $18.95. The Fabrique Nationale dHerstal FAL (Fusil Automatique Lger) was the backbone of the Rhodesian Army during the Bush Wars. The delayed blowback design utilizes a fluted chamber that can actually clog with certain ammunition. Southern Rhodesia was established in 1923 as a British colony named for Cecil Rhodes, who made his fortune in consolidating diamond mines. [20], When marching victoriously into Havana in 1959, Fidel Castro was carrying an FN-made Venezuelan FAL in 7mm Liviano. A popular sling to use for them was the vintage World War Two issue Bren sling, as it was longer than a standard issue sling. A new addition to the Honey Badger line is a 115 grain 10 mm round. spoken about in the South African Firearms Pretty scarce Please see pictures I wish someone would make affordable reproductions of the Rhodesian. Steyr-built StG 58s had a hammer forged barrel. The Marine Corps and Air Force also adopted the Minimi to replace the FAP.[22]. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Outfit your FN FAL with quality OEM and aftermarket parts and components to ensure reliable function with every pull of the trigger. FAL .280 Experimental Automatic Carbine, Short Model (1951): A bullpup-frame version of the FAL chambered in .280 British designed to compete with the British EM-1 and EM-2 bullpup rifles. Although an iconic rifle feature, the Rhodesian baby poop was actually left over aviation paint that was used to camouflage the Rhodesian Air Force. Commie libs, criminals, and sheeple love gun control. [19], Argentine FALs saw action during the Falklands War, and in different peacekeeping operations such as in Cyprus and the former Yugoslavia. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. However the material ,stitching and overall construction are very good. [27] FN tried to recoup its losses immediately after liberation near the end of 1944 by refurbishing Allied weapons and producing cheap, easily produced spare parts such as tank tracks. Slot means shoot, and floppies is a racial slur. Not long after Rhodesia ceased to exist, it became morally untenable to mourn its disappearance. That does concern me, he said. Highly regarded by troops for its ease of use, accuracy, quality, and strength, it is also considered one of the most iconic firearms used by the doomed African nation. Take that SCAR-17 and HK 417. The Rhodesian aesthetic has recently seen a huge resurgence in the gun community, particularly on the internet with many popular gun . The post is paired with a quote attributed to Lt. Col. Ronald Reid-Daly, who founded and then commanded the Selous Scouts during the Bush War of the 1960s and 70s. His safewords are "Willy Pete" and "Charlie Don't Surf." [30], The majority of the German G1 rifles were sold as surplus to the Turkish Army in the mid-1960's, and some G1s found their way to Rhodesia and Portugal. Were evaluating and selecting the FAL and G3 platforms are also readily from! Is your source for FN FAL parts at brownells version of the FAL senior. 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