Parts for FN C1-A1

[Gunner]

Hi All:

ABC FALs were all made to the same specifications so parts were interchangeable. Few parts for the metric FALs could be interchanged with our ABC versions.

The furniture on Aussie rifles was made from the native ironwood tree, Canuck ones were native walnut if I remember correctly and I'd have to get into the book for the Brit ones. Plastic furniture came along a little later and I have examples of both green and pebbled black.

The definitive book is by R. Blake-Stevens:

North American FALs
NATO's Search for a Standard Rifle
By R Blake Stevens (1979)

The development of the now-defunct Canadian Arsenals Limited (CAL) inch-measurement C1 and C2 rifles (later modified to C1A1 and C2A1 configuration) and the short-lived US T48, as made by FN and two old-line US gun companies, (both also now defunct), High Standard and H&R. Notes on all models, accessories, ammunition.

UK & Commonwealth FALS
Volume Two of the FAL Series
by R Blake Stevens (1980)

The story of the L1A1, the "other" inch-measurement FAL, as developed jointly by Britian and Australia with Canadian Arsenals Limited (CAL) as overall Design Authority. Extensive coverage of UK/Belgian/Canadian intermediate cartridge developments. Illustrates and describes many interesting rifle variations and numerous accessories.

You can buy a copy at: http://www.collectorgrade.com/bookshelf4.html

Cheers! Mike