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Posted: 4/10/2007 6:07:22 PM EDT
| Are early import Steyr FALs conspicuously more costly than others, and are they any better? |
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Styers are made in Belgium, well machined, can't say that they are a whole lot better than a current highend model. Some Styers are sear cut, which adds some value to it. There are different batches of these imported over a couple of decades in various configurations. Collecting guns is like collecting cars, would you rather have an original 427 Cobra or a kit car? Bill |
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The Belgium made Styers are the real deal for collectors, That is why they cost more. As far as quality they are excellent, But so are DSAs, and with a DSA you can get a sweet looking type 1 or type 2 receiver, Styers were all the slabby looking type 3s. When I wanted an FAL shooter I went with a DSA STG58 on a type 1 receiver, I had DSA install an Argie chrome lined barrel (No extra cost at the time) & a nice set of their Bipod cut Hand guards; Priced right (Less than a grand) & the gun shoots great. So my Styers sit in the safe & gain value while the DSA gets to workout! |
| Thanks Bill, now I'm getting somewhere. I want an original, and I don't mind paying for it. I do want the benefits associated: speed, or in this case accuracy, reliability, and longevity. This particular weapon has Styer on the right side of the receiver, 308 match on the left side, and is a 1980 import. The term FAL is conspicuously absent, which from what I've been able to read, causes me to question the afformentioned attributes. I don't care to pay extra simply for the Styer name. |
Does it have "Fabrique Nationale Herstal Belgium" on the right side also? They are the original designers and manufacturer of the FAL. You should really be doing your research here. |
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It should have an FN stamp of some sorts on it. .308 Match was stamped on it to "comply" with the goofy ATF import regs of the time. A number of these were sear cut, I had an 18" version back then, exc rifle. I obtained 1 to 2 inch groups at 100 yds with mine. Bill |
You wouldn't be paying the premium for the "Steyr" name.....you'd be paying the premium because it is a real , Belgian made FAL.....everything else is just a copy! |
Thank you for the correction. |
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