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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:25:31 PM EDT
Century Arms CA3 Rifle (M# RI5601-X). Semiauto 7.62x51 rifle w/ threaded 18inch chrome moly 4150 barrel (1:10" twist). Iconic G3 style rifles built from Portuguese Military FMP parts kits come with new US receiver & barrel. Classic surplus OD green furniture attached to a stamped steel receiver. Bottom pic is the "Para" model. Comes with both the fixed stock and the G3 collapsing stock.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:29:28 PM EDT
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How much of it is new, and how much of it is surplus?
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:50:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TobyLazur: How much of it is new, and how much of it is surplus? Century Arms CA3 Rifle RI5601 -X UPC 787450911512 7.62x51 Semi Automatic 18" Chrome Moly 4150 Barrel 1:10 Twist Roller Delayed Blowback Original FMP Parts kit New US barrel New US receiver Polymer Surplus Furniture Adjustable Front Sight Rotary Aperture Rear Sight Birdcage Style Flash Hider Button and Paddle Magazine Release Surplus stock set will vary in color from part to part 1-20 Round Magazine |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 2:50:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS: Century Arms CA3 Rifle (M# RI5601-X). Semiauto 7.62x51 rifle w/ threaded 18inch chrome moly 4150 barrel (1:10" twist). Iconic G3 style rifles built from Portuguese Military FMP parts kits come with new US receiver & barrel. Classic surplus OD green furniture attached to a stamped steel receiver. Bottom pic is the "Para" model. Comes with both the fixed stock and the G3 collapsing stock. https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-rifle.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-rifle-5.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-308-para-rifle.jpg |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 3:02:39 PM EDT
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The muzzle is threaded.
5/8 x 24? 15x1 metric? We'd really like to know. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:49:56 PM EDT
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If they're using RCM barrels good chance it's 15X1 RH.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:42:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: If they're using RCM barrels good chance it's 15X1 RH. Hopefully so. Blank firing adapters and my suppressor muzzle devices are 15x1 already for my HK91 and 1989 FMP. It would suck to have to adapt them to 5/8" threads. I've magnified images from the Atlantic website - the barrel on their CA3 photos seems to lack the ridges that appear behind the threads on my Euro manufactured barrels. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 5:45:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thomasplaster223: I've magnified images from the Atlantic website - the barrel on their CA3 photos seems to lack the ridges that appear behind the threads on my Euro manufactured barrels. I dunno, haven't handled one.  |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:33:06 AM EDT
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Yes the rifles and barrels are made by PTR
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Posted: 4/28/2024 6:37:52 PM EDT
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These look kind of nice - The finish is worn on some of the vintage parts but nothing that can't be touched up- with the A3 stock its kind of cool - Might look nicer with a wide handguard -
I like my 91 clone A3 with plastic training ammo - fun to blast with no recoil. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:33:07 PM EDT
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Ordered one today and honestly hope I get one that's kind of beat up, the Rhodesians used former Portuguese G3's and I'm going to paint this bitch.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:44:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Princeton]
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Kind of really want this gun.
Been wanting a G3 style .308 to go with my CETME L but just put myself on a hold for any new gun purchases until I get caught up with some home improvements. At least the wait will give it time for these to get in shooters hands and see some reviews. I just hope the price holds out |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:49:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:07:37 PM EDT
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What size threads on the muzzle?
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:15:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thomasplaster223: What size threads on the muzzle? |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 4:21:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: 5/8x24  Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:38:38 PM EDT
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 Attached FilePicked mine up this afternoon and went to the range. I did not measure groups, the place was busy and I forgot my spotting scope so just getting it on paper took all the time I had. The bolt gap is .018 It is truly a parts kit! Nothing matches. The carrier is an FMP from the early 70s, the bolt is an HK from 1966, the stock was made in 1991. None of the colors match on the furniture. I love it! The barrel is parkerized, chamber is fluted, not chrome lined. The welds look good. The cocking handle is marked PTR91 in the bottom. I'm guessing the other 4 US parts are barrel, receiver, flash hider, cocking tube. The FMP mag that came with the gun is is good shape, the extra 5 HK mags I got are in excellent shape. |
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USA
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Posted: Yesterday 12:02:27 AM EDT
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According to Century these are the US parts - "The new, American-made components by PTR include the trunnion, barrel, flash hider, stamped receiver, hammer, sear and charging handle... "
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Posted: Yesterday 12:07:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: According to Century these are the US parts - "The new, American-made components by PTR include the trunnion, barrel, flash hider, stamped receiver, hammer, sear and charging handle... " Thank you |
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