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Posted: 6/12/2003 5:04:28 PM EDT
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is $400. a good deal for an L1A1? Century Arms W/Imbel Receiver. |
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Need more details. New Century L1A1s run around $400. Depending on the kit and the receiver type, they can be a great deal. They are not true L1A1s though as the receivers most often are metric built with inch pattern kits. I've seen the occassional lemon, and I've seen a lot of pretty good shooters for that price. My L1A1 is an early Century L1A1 that came in post-89 import ban and was thus neutered of its preban features. Built on a Canadian receiver. Replace a few parts and put US parts in and you can take of the thumbhole and put on a pistol grip and standard buttstock. Paid $350 for mine out the door with a bag of mags. |
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First, an L1A1 on an Imbel is not a true FAL nor is it a true L1A1, it is a mix of inch (L1A1) and metric (Imbel reciver) parts. Some even had incg uppers and metric lowers, which meant incompatible sights. Having said that, $400 is a good price for a .308 battle rifle. It is however the current wholesale price for a new one. But it is a private sale, which is always nice. This rifle will not seriously appreciate in value for the reasons above, but it is a great shooter at that price. |
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