DSA SA58 18" FAL RIFLE CLASSIC SERIES, Click on the image for more details. Photo by Rande Archer. $5.95 + $1.75 shipping. Features These Surplus Israeli FN Fal Metric Pattern Magazines are for 7.62x51 FN Fal Metric Pattern rifles and are constructed of steel. Metric Magazine, Used, Plain $26.95 In a telephone interview, Vickers told The Times that his attraction to the Rhodesian security forces stems from their having carried out some of the most daring special operations missions in history on a shoestring. He has repeatedly referred to the fall of Rhodesia as the greatest tragedy of the post-World War II era. His own YouTube videos on the Rhodesian rifle have nearly 300,000 page views. On Instagram, Vickers first publicly professed his fondness for Rhodesian history in September 2014, posting a photo of Rhodesian soldiers returning from a raid. I bought 2 rigs and the exact same magazine pocket flap button/snap broke upon opening the very 1st time. 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. [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). Give a Gift . Just saying. [46] As a result of its participation in those conflicts, the Rhodesian Security Forces inherited the British emphasis on long-range marksmanship and the use of riflemen in small units as the primary cornerstone of major counter-insurgency campaigns. 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. A stenciled ZA is Zimbabwean? This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. Additional information. These rifles were tested against the T44, essentially an updated version of the basic Garand design. James Tarr gets to talk to Steve Wilson of Rock River Arms about their RBG. It was taken in September 1977 by an Associated Press photographer, J. Ross Baughman, who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for capturing the brutality of the Rhodesian Army. I think, Amazon, search Rhodesian Chest Rig, they have them with 4pocket and a grenade pouch on either side and, "When the Government Fears the People, There is Liberty; When the People Fear the Government, There is Tyranny." The barrels were not serialized and magazines were marked in a special way, more on that later. In recent years, less internet culture-savvy publications have attempted to malign the conflict. [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. When The Times reached out to Lucht for comment about the business in March, all the merchandise was stripped from the website and an announcement was published on its home page saying, The Selous Armory was always a place for military history/humor and never a place for hate. The announcement added that the Selous Armory had ceased all operations. However the rifles werent always painted like that, the Rhodesians initially painted their rifles black with baked enamel paint, however this led to their soldiers being spotted from afar as long black sticks stood out against camouflage patterns. What sort of shape is the barrel in? Restoring Milsurps: A viable endeavor in the 2020s? Folding-stock, standard 533mm (21.0in) barrel length. Now comes the question Where can I find one of these? Well, theres good news and bad news. Maybe I need to do some studying on my history here., He added that he hoped the next Dylann Roof wouldnt carry one of his companys rifles. Expect dings/small dents, finish wear, and potentially light pitting. Your email address will not be published. Because of its prevalence and widespread usage among the militaries of many NATO and first world countries during the Cold War it was given the title "The right arm of the Free World". Ready to use on your FAL Rifle. We see where thats all ended up. 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. A couple years ago I picked up a PTR-91, which is a US-built clone of the G3. Rhodesia, a land-locked country surrounded by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south and Botswana to the west, had its hands full in the 1970s. Folding-stock, standard 533mm (21.0in) barrel length, 'Hiduminium' aluminium alloy lower receiver. Price: $24.95 View product. Some of the first FALs to be brought into Rhodesia via these shady deals for instance were a large number of ex-German Bundeswehr issue G1 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. Folding-stock, shorter 458mm (18.03 inch) barrel, paratrooper version and folding stock. It features a 19-inch fluted barrel, 10-round magazine and an upgraded speed trigger. Lean and bearded, they carry what appear to be Belgian rifles, and they wear an unusual uniform cloth jungle hats, short shorts and tennis shoes associated with a military unit that was disbanded nearly 40 years ago. 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.. The FAL version ordered by the IDF came in two basic variants, both regular and heavy-barrel (squad automatic rifle/ light machine gun), and were chambered in 7.62mm NATO. Barrel twist was 1:11. POOH FN FAL RHODESIAN CAMO MORALE PATCH. [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. All Rights Reserved. Commissar Clothings website, now shuttered, explained its products wink-and-nod appeal: We think you should be able to tell the world about you without saying a word, it read. It's easier to blame inanimate objects than the killers themselves. plus multi million buildings London. A screen shot from the Western Outlands Supply Companys Instagram account shows a phone case bearing the slogan and insignia of the Selous Scouts. Both the SLR and FAL were also produced without license by India. It is chambered in 7.6251mm NATO (although originally designed for the intermediate .280 British). The Kommando Blog 2023. Oldest M2 Browning .50-Caliber MG Still in Service? kck I hear ya about the prices of kits back in the day. This means prices will be absurd for what they are, rough condition kits with lots of rust and pitting. With more than 1,700 comments in just the last three months, the discussion quickly devolved into a stream of racial and ethnic slurs against African-Americans and Jews, calling for them to be shoved into gas chambers and ovens. The L2A1 or 'heavy barrel' FAL was used by several Commonwealth nations and was found to frequently experience a failure to feed after firing two rounds from a full magazine when in automatic mode. These weapons were intended for the Bundesgrenzschutz (border guard) and not the newly formed Bundeswehr (army), which at the time used M1 Garands and M1/M2 carbines. Price: $39.99 G1 Muzzle Device Value Pack! They were engraved with the serial number on the right hand side of the stock and on top of the mouse (shell extractor). Im not sure why., When told that the Rhodesian rifle had become a totem for American white supremacists, Selvaggio pleaded ignorance. Being subject to two German occupations in the space of two generations (19141918 and 19401945), the Belgians insisted on the Germans purchasing only FN-made FALs. In FAL Barrel on a Hot Car Roof, we're going to look at the unique anti ambush firearms used by Rhodesian civilians in the late 1970s as detailed by SOF magazine in 1978. FAL 21" Cold Warrior Rifle - Traditional Profile Barrel, Fixed Stock Rifle, SA58 FAL 18" Bush Warrior Carbine-DS Arms, DSA-SA58 FAL-Israeli Rifle-Hebrew War Hammer-Officer Grade, DSA SA58 FAL Rifle-Traditional Profile Barrel, PARA Stock Rifle-SA5816CP-A, DS Arms FAL SA 58 Tactical Carbine- SA5816TAC-A, DSA SA58 18" FAL RIFLE- Non Carry Handle Model. The bore rates as excellent. It was a copy of the Rhodesian chest rig. Police force (BSA Police) was also issued with SA R1s in the early 70s. FAL, Rhodesian pattern camo paint set $ 42.95 ***This item requires special leak-proof packaging and cannot be combined with any other item. [38], The IDF always emphasized the used of rifle grenades, integrating its usage into their doctrine of night assaults. For field stripping, the FAL can be opened. It seems like a Fireforce vest would be pretty easy to figure out. The barrel measured 21 inches in length. 800-741-0015. [7] The .30 Light Rifle cartridge was in fact later standardized as the 7.62mm NATO; however, the U.S. insisted on continued rifle tests. Czech Mate Well-known member. While these fine pieces have certainly found themselves in the hands of those privileged few who pay the big bucks to travel to the Dark Continent in search of the Big 5, they have not toppled empires, fought proxy wars or defended the colonial interests of aging European monarchies. [51] Rhodesian troops were trained to fire directly into the insurgents' cover whenever an ambush was encountered, shooting their FALs in bursts that were deliberately aimed low and graduating their fire upwards. [56], Syria adopted the FN FAL in 1956. I've got 4 Rhodesian FAL mags. The order to remove carry handles allegedly came after an encounter with insurgents where during the firefight a Rhodesian soldier had the unlucky circumstance of having an ejected brass casing deflect off of his partially extended carry handle and land in his eye, blinding him. [43] In such lightning-fast mobile warfare, the men would hardly have time to eat, sleep or clean their rifles. JavaScript is disabled. The lower receiver is dissassembled, pieces are included. 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]. DSA SA58 16" Range Ready Traditional PARA Carbine Rifle. The resulting Gewehr-3 or G3 was a closed bolt, roller locked, fluted chamber, delayed blowback select-fire battle rifle that would be adopted by 44 countries. The rifle became somewhat of an icon in later years, particularly amongst those with interest in the Bush Wars. The BT/AT 52 is often seen in photographs with the FAL. These factors will influence the value. Magazine Capacity . [citation needed], In the more than 60 years of use worldwide, the FAL has seen use in conflicts all over the world. (Grade #4) Fair to Good. Thousands of the resulting "parts kits" were sold at generally low prices ($90 $250) to hobbyists. Partly I just feel like white people like having a team to root for these days.. M964A1, folding stock standard barrel semi-auto and full auto. When the section rushes the enemy position under cover of the LMG fire, one rifleman stays behind to protect the gunners. Mine was out of the box and factory black on issue and through Op Thrasher but was camo painted when I moved down to Op Tangent/Repulse. 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