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LOT 625
French MAS St. Etienne “MAS 223” FAMAS Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories - Serial no.
SA00105B, 223 cal., 20 inch round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in Saint Etienne
for Century Arms of St. Albans, Vermont, this is a semi-automatic version of the standard French
infantry rifle from 1978 to 2016. Built around ‘bullpup’ design principles and
making active use of composites and alloys, the FAMAS (Fusil d’Assaut de
la Manufacture d’Armes de Saint Etienne, Assault Rifle made by MAS)
was one of the most distinctive rifles of the Cold War. A limited number
were manufactured in semi-auto configuration for the American market in
the 1980s, though with limited success. Adjustable blade front and peep rear sights with flip-up night
sights, bird cage flash hider, integral carry handle and bipod legs, reversible cheek piece and a rubberized buttplate. Includes an extra magazine (note: the FAMAS uses a proprietary magazine, and is not STANAG compatible), along with a bayonet, cleaning kit, and sling. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original black finish with a few minor handling marks around the magazine well. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 626
Rare Australian Production L1A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 830113, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 20 inch round
bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood stock. 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. 830113/AUSTRALIA”. The right
side of the receiver is marked: “S.A.F. 830113/AUSTRALIA” in two lines below the ejection port, as well as “JOE POYER’S/ANTIQUE FIREARMS/ ORANGE CA.” near the frame. The opposite side of the receiver is stamped: “RIFLE, 7.62 mm, L1A1A. Includes letter from Joe Poyer stating the rifle was original sold on May 30th, 1989, bayonet, and sling.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original phosphate finish with minimal light handling marks. The hold open may need replacement, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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