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1/5/2004 3:44:29 PM EDT
Just bought a FAL 50.00 and had two questions (forgive the newbie if these questions were asked before):  First, is there a list of serial #s somewhere that will tell me approx. when my FN FAL was made; and second, the one I have has the "FN universal" type muzzle brake that can also be used as a grenade launcher- are these more or less common/desirable than the birdcage type FS.  I know the "desirable" part is subjective, but again, I'm a FAL newbie, so please, be gentle
1/5/2004 4:44:50 PM EDT
[#1]
First of all, there is not a list of serial numbers generally.  You can find out a lot more about yours but you need to give more information.  Is yours a genuine FN?  If so, who is the importer and what is the configuration?  
1/5/2004 4:48:59 PM EDT
[#2]
It is a genuine FN, marked:
        Fabrique Nationale Herstal
        Made in Belgium
        Gun South Inc, Dunnesville, AL.  
And it is a model 50.00.
1/6/2004 6:59:37 AM EDT
[#3]
Sweet!  My guess is early to mid 80's, but you'll likely get a lot more info by asking over at the FALfiles.  There were several different importers and I think GSI was early 80s.
1/8/2004 6:45:27 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks Cliffy!
1/8/2004 7:54:53 PM EDT
[#5]
Since your gun is a true FN-FAL, would it be too much if to ask, how much did you pay?

The last one I saw was going for around $2500.

Spambo
1/9/2004 2:02:02 PM EDT
[#6]
Spambo, I paid $2,800, which I thought was okay since it was unbelievably clean....a SOLID 99%.  You considering jumpin' on the one you saw?  Regards, Cloak
1/10/2004 2:32:13 PM EDT
[#7]
About the Belgian muzzle device... That is the "correct" one, but I prefer the Stoll that comes on the STG.  DSA sells them for cheap and you can get the "short" one which is nothing more than a cut down version of the Stoll.  Its what I have on my pre-ban para carbine.  Its functional and looks sweet!

1/11/2004 2:55:58 PM EDT
[#8]
That does look sweet...it's looks like a slight variation of the AR's Vortex FS.
1/12/2004 10:44:28 AM EDT
[#9]
Here's my favorite view of it:

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