Photos FN FAL & it's derivatives around the world

[Connaught Ranger]

Moi, C Coy 46th IRISHBATT UNIFIL 1979-80 with the FN SLR Mhaibeb Observation Post in the DFF Enclave prior to the Battalion Commanders visit.

Private "16" Brendan McManus with FN and myself with Gustaff on VCP duty at Bhytoun, South Lebanon 1979-80

 

[Kadir93]

South African-made R1 7.62mm battle rifle in South African police service pre-1994 era.

 

[BOB.T]

Just of for the weekend camping

 

[uktabber]

Love it..... L1A1 SLR mate!!! Great pic!!

 

[LimaCharles]

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Just of for the weekend camping

I can almost smell the leather, polish, nylon, and wool through that picture.

 

[TIGREDELAIRE]

Is your "weekend camp" in Borneo, Malaysia, Vietnam or some "exotic place" like that?

 

[BOB.T]

It's a must.....

 

[BOB.T]

I had a case like that back in the day

 

[BOB.T]

Ready for anything

 

[BOB.T]

 

[Jaguar]

Brazil

 

[Kadir93]

Argentine soldier handling a FM FAL 7.62mm battle rifle.

 

[Kadir93]

Turkish conscript use G1 7.62mm battle rifle in 1980's.

 

[BOB.T]

For those of us that did a tour

 

[Kadir93]

Peruvian soldiers armed with FN FAL 7.62mm battle rifles patrols border with Ecuador in 1995.

 

[LimaCharles]

Sigh...I really, REALLY, want a FAL right now. Preferably a para folder.

 

[uktabber]

They are a rare and exotic prize!!! The rifle of rifles!!

 

[Kadir93]

South African Police Service officer with R2 7.62mm battle rifle.