FNH FAL markings

[oldalabamaroad]

I’ve been looking over this FAL, I can’t find the history on this proof mark “PV” on the barrel.

I’m interested in knowing the origin of this barrel. Please spread some knowledge on me

 

[oldalabamaroad]

I've done more research and found that the pineapple is a Belgian "nitro proof" mark the receiver looks to be a non-searcut type three. I'm fairly certain now that this rifle is original other than furniture/muzzle device.

 

[palmettomoon]

Photos are not good for determination of originality. Highly unusual (if not "never seen") for a Steyr import to have a wooden handle. What do the handguards look like? Muzzle device? Buttstock? Can't tell you much from the pics.

The barrel has a Belgian proof which is a good indicator that it's original to the receiver.

 

[oldalabamaroad]

 

[oldalabamaroad]

Looks like L1A1 Australian furniture, and an L1A1 muzzle brake.

 

[palmettomoon]

Poor 50.00.

 

[oldalabamaroad]

Poor 50.00.

Exactly! The 90's bubba edition.

 

[oldalabamaroad]

Well, I guess I'm on the hunt for plastic and a muzzle device now

 

[palmettomoon]

Well, I guess I'm on the hunt for plastic and a muzzle device now

It took me ages to find a black stock correct for a wooden Type B someone put on mine. They were going for a sear cut G series look I guess.

 

[palmettomoon]

Muzzle devices aren't hard to find. Google "long Browning flash hider."