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Lot #519
Lot #521

Lot 520: Australian Production L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories

Rare Australian Production Joe Poyer Imported L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 520: Australian Production L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories

Rare Australian Production Joe Poyer Imported L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Australian Production Joe Poyer Imported L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories

Manufacturer: S.A.F.
Model: L1A1A
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x51 Nato
Barrel: 18 1/2 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 15259
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 286
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Extremely rare commercial production Australian L1A1 semi-automatic rifle manufactured by the Lithgow Small Arms Factory for export to the United States. Only approximately 175-200 total were ever imported. The rifle is an inch-pattern L1A1, FN-FAL rifle with the distinctive Australian coach wood stock, pistol grip and forearm. The rifle has the Enfield style buttplate with trap, bolt with 'sand-cuts' and folding cocking handle which are unique to British and Australian L1A1 FN-FAL rifles. The barrel has the long flash hider with a lug for a knife bayonet. The rear sight has a folding aperture and is adjustable for elevation. The barrel, frame and receiver have a black phosphate finish. The right side of the frame is stamped: "S.A.F. 830122/AUSTRALIA". The right side of the receiver is marked: "JOE POYER'S/ANTIQUE FIREARMS/ORANGE CA." in three lines and "S.A.F. 830122/AUSTRALIA" in two lines below the ejection port. The opposite side of the receiver is stamped: "RIFLE, 7.62 mm, L1A1A. The serial number, "SAF 83022 is etched on the side of the bolt carrier and on the bottom of the bolt. All of the serial numbers match. With extra textured polymer, vented forearm, matching textured pistol grip, and buttstock with serrated plastic buttplate, black canvas web sling, cleaning tools, return spring tool, extra carry handle, small parts for the second grip and stock set, bayonet with sheath, extra magazine, extra, long slotted flash hider, and extra sliding peep rear sight. With unmarked storage box with fitted styrofoam interior. The rifle also includes a copy of the December 1987 issue of "Guns & Ammo" with a short article about the Australian pattern L1A1 Rifle, Australian Department of Defence Technical Brochure, and Rhodesian Army manual marked "THE 7.62 mm FN RIFLE and BAYONET 1972".

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% original matte black finish, scattered light handling marks, and some light cycling marks. The stock and grip set are very good with scattered small dings, and some chipping at the top edge of either side of the pistol grip. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are very good overall.



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