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Posted: 11/24/2013 3:48:06 PM EDT
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A buddy of mine is selling one, talked him down to $1100 cash, its like new in box, unfired.
I know nothing about the platform, edumacate me please. |
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Standard metric FAL parts, DSA or wherever. Since it's pre-89 you can use imported parts.
They are standard Imbel built complete rifles and generally accepted as being very good quality. Out of curiosity which model is it? I've always wanted a complete set of all four models, I'm only halfway there. |
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Quoted: I know nothing about the platform, edumacate me please. SAR 48's are excellent quality RIFLES and if it truly is unfired, it is exceptional. It is what is commonly referred to as metric pattern. This is a misnomer as the threads are standard english pitch and size. They are also referred to as European pattern, but usually only by he geekiest of F A L nerds. It is doubtful that you will ever need any parts for it. Under normal civilian service this RIFLE will wear you and your children out. It is chambered for 7.62NATO ammo, but you can shoot commercial 308 WINCHESTER ammo through it without difficulty. The gas system on F A L RIFLES tends to give newbies a hard time. It is a very simple system and if you have an I Q higher than a Rutabaga, then you will have no problem adjusting it. If you do have problems adjusting the gas, just make a post here asking for help and after we have fully and justly ridiculed you, we will get you squared away. That is IF you stop calling this magnificent weapon a FREAKIN" PLATFORM! Lesson concluded. |
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First lesson: It is a RIFLE! It is not a freakin' platform. SAR 48's are excellent quality RIFLES and if it truly is unfired, it is exceptional. It is what is commonly referred to as metric pattern. This is a misnomer as the threads are standard english pitch and size. They are also referred to as European pattern, but usually only by he geekiest of F A L nerds. It is doubtful that you will ever need any parts for it. Under normal civilian service this RIFLE will wear you and your children out. It is chambered for 7.62NATO ammo, but you can shoot commercial 308 WINCHESTER ammo through it without difficulty. The gas system on F A L RIFLES tends to give newbies a hard time. It is a very simple system and if you have an I Q higher than a Rutabaga, then you will have no problem adjusting it. If you do have problems adjusting the gas, just make a post here asking for help and after we have fully and justly ridiculed you, we will get you squared away. That is IF you stop calling this magnificent weapon a FREAKIN" PLATFORM! Lesson concluded. Quoted:
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I know nothing about the platform, edumacate me please. SAR 48's are excellent quality RIFLES and if it truly is unfired, it is exceptional. It is what is commonly referred to as metric pattern. This is a misnomer as the threads are standard english pitch and size. They are also referred to as European pattern, but usually only by he geekiest of F A L nerds. It is doubtful that you will ever need any parts for it. Under normal civilian service this RIFLE will wear you and your children out. It is chambered for 7.62NATO ammo, but you can shoot commercial 308 WINCHESTER ammo through it without difficulty. The gas system on F A L RIFLES tends to give newbies a hard time. It is a very simple system and if you have an I Q higher than a Rutabaga, then you will have no problem adjusting it. If you do have problems adjusting the gas, just make a post here asking for help and after we have fully and justly ridiculed you, we will get you squared away. That is IF you stop calling this magnificent weapon a FREAKIN" PLATFORM! Lesson concluded. So, you got a source for clips for this platform? 
Joking aside, on a good day, what is the actual value of this rifle? Judging by what i've seen Im doing damn good at $1100, but how good? It has the bipod that folds into the handguard and it kinda bugged me when I was playing with it. Is there a non destructive way to take it off? Also, can I get a link to one of the railed dust covers, I plan to toss an extra H1 onto it, the sights are a bit difficult to use with my eyes. |
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I have no idea what model it is, past a springfield Sar-48 This is not my pic, but it seems to be this exact rifle, best I can tell. http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5100/7g4m0/products/31597/images/144598/R15084D__67889.1363190146.1280.1280.JPG That would be the standard full length (21" barrel) rifle. There is also a ~17" barrel "bush rifle" with fixed stock, the ~17" folding stock para, and a heavy barrel model that IIRC used a lot of Israeli HB parts. There are different kinds of bipods, if it's original I'm not sure what was sold with them. FN had a nice quick detachable bipod which would be the easiest but the release lever is not obvious. The bolt together ones are kind of a pain especially if the screws are pretty tight. |
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That would be the standard full length (21" barrel) rifle. There is also a ~17" barrel "bush rifle" with fixed stock, the ~17" folding stock para, and a heavy barrel model that IIRC used a lot of Israeli HB parts. There are different kinds of bipods, if it's original I'm not sure what was sold with them. FN had a nice quick detachable bipod which would be the easiest but the release lever is not obvious. The bolt together ones are kind of a pain especially if the screws are pretty tight. Quoted:
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I have no idea what model it is, past a springfield Sar-48 This is not my pic, but it seems to be this exact rifle, best I can tell. http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5100/7g4m0/products/31597/images/144598/R15084D__67889.1363190146.1280.1280.JPG That would be the standard full length (21" barrel) rifle. There is also a ~17" barrel "bush rifle" with fixed stock, the ~17" folding stock para, and a heavy barrel model that IIRC used a lot of Israeli HB parts. There are different kinds of bipods, if it's original I'm not sure what was sold with them. FN had a nice quick detachable bipod which would be the easiest but the release lever is not obvious. The bolt together ones are kind of a pain especially if the screws are pretty tight. Any idea on value? (before I turn it into a user, I want to make sure im not thumping on something super collectible) Id really have preferred the bush variant, but whatever. |
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Run to your friend right now with the rest of the cash and pick it up !!
You are getting a smoking hot deal !! Those run $1800 to $2000 in NIB condition. It should have a full chrome lined barrel. It's an OEM factory built FAL and every bit as good as an FN built FAL in my opinion, I had one a long time ago and should have kept it. While the DSA scope mount is very sturdy and good, I would recommend the ARMS mount from Mounting Solutions Plus. The DSA scope mount has been known to scratch up the finish on some FAL receivers. I had one on my Imbel FAL (same rec as SAR-48) and it scratched it up just a little. The ARMS mount is not quite as robust as the DSA, but the ARMS will be fine as long as you don't try and mount some kind of huge optic. It will be great for an Aimpoint or 1-4x. Congrats on your new FAL, it will out live you and your kids if well cared for. |
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While the DSA scope mount is very sturdy and good, I would recommend the ARMS mount from Mounting Solutions Plus. The DSA scope mount has been known to scratch up the finish on some FAL receivers. I had one on my Imbel FAL (same rec as SAR-48) and it scratched it up just a little. I dont own safe queens, this rifle will be no different. Im not really worried about scratches, I just want something robust, that I can't manage to break. Are these mags GTG? https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/53_115/products_id/1822 |
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You've had some good information here.
The SAR-48 that you're getting should not have a buttstock like the one in the picture (which is an StG-58 type stock), but should have the standard rear humped FAL buttstock. If it really has the bipod, the bipod MAY be an add-on too. You'll be very happy with a new SAR-48 rifle. Forrest |
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First lesson: It is a RIFLE! It is not a freakin' platform. SAR 48's are excellent quality RIFLES and if it truly is unfired, it is exceptional. It is what is commonly referred to as metric pattern. This is a misnomer as the threads are standard english pitch and size. They are also referred to as European pattern, but usually only by he geekiest of F A L nerds. It is doubtful that you will ever need any parts for it. Under normal civilian service this RIFLE will wear you and your children out. It is chambered for 7.62NATO ammo, but you can shoot commercial 308 WINCHESTER ammo through it without difficulty. The gas system on F A L RIFLES tends to give newbies a hard time. It is a very simple system and if you have an I Q higher than a Rutabaga, then you will have no problem adjusting it. If you do have problems adjusting the gas, just make a post here asking for help and after we have fully and justly ridiculed you, we will get you squared away. That is IF you stop calling this magnificent weapon a FREAKIN" PLATFORM! Lesson concluded. Quoted:
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I know nothing about the platform, edumacate me please. SAR 48's are excellent quality RIFLES and if it truly is unfired, it is exceptional. It is what is commonly referred to as metric pattern. This is a misnomer as the threads are standard english pitch and size. They are also referred to as European pattern, but usually only by he geekiest of F A L nerds. It is doubtful that you will ever need any parts for it. Under normal civilian service this RIFLE will wear you and your children out. It is chambered for 7.62NATO ammo, but you can shoot commercial 308 WINCHESTER ammo through it without difficulty. The gas system on F A L RIFLES tends to give newbies a hard time. It is a very simple system and if you have an I Q higher than a Rutabaga, then you will have no problem adjusting it. If you do have problems adjusting the gas, just make a post here asking for help and after we have fully and justly ridiculed you, we will get you squared away. That is IF you stop calling this magnificent weapon a FREAKIN" PLATFORM! Lesson concluded. So what are these FAL pistols I've been seeing? They're not part of the FAL platform? |
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Don't forget about the pre-ban Argies. Damn fine rifles (if you can find one). Quoted:
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You won't regret it. I've got a SAR-48 and its a great rifle. The only better pre-ban FAL would be a Belgian made FAL Don't forget about the pre-ban Argies. Damn fine rifles (if you can find one). True that. Argie FALs are FN-licensed as I recall. Armscorp used to advertise their Argies against the "South American Replicas". |
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OP, did you buy that riFAL ? That's a hell of a deal. If you bought that riFAL Look into buying some Moses Mags you won't regret it. If you didn't buy that riFAL then I will. Going to give him the other $550 the 15th at our next meeting. I cant stop thinking about it, its been a LONG time since I got excited over a rifle. |
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