FAL listed as Century Imbel L1A1

[calsdad]

My FAL knowledge is spotty, so I am looking for some help.

I have found an FAL that is listed as a Century L1A1 Imbel. My meager understanding tells me that this is a Century frankenstein model that is using inch parts on an Imbel receiver (Metric).

From what I have read the Imbel receivers are good. I do not know the condition of the rifle - I may take a trip tonite and go check it out. Any FAL experts here who can share what I should be looking for as far as quality of the rifle?

I have a DSA FAL which has been very reliable. I have been thinking of picking up another - and this is at what seems like a decent price ($650)

 

[nanerclip]

Yep, an IMBEL receiver based Century build. Just make sure the receiver is in fact an IMBEL (marked IMBEL). Century builds can be hit or miss, but with the IMBEL receiver, $650, with the market the way it is, I'd go for it.

My friends IMBEL based Century build has been 100% reliable.

DSA is backordered like 6-8 months +... I'm currently waiting on an STG-58. If you want another DSA, get on the waiting list now.

 

[calsdad]

I had been thinking of getting another DSA - and I may still, but I did notice (like you said) that the wait time was way out there.

Thanks for the info, I will probably take a trip tonite and check this one out.

 

[southshoresig]

If you are talking about the one at Collector's in Stoneham it sold.

 

[calsdad]

If you are talking about the one at Collector's in Stoneham it sold.

Dammit.

Thanks for saving me the drive down there.

Looks like they don't update their used gun list all that often. Four Seasons updates very shortly after something sells.