Jul 21, 2000 · C1A1 8L Serial Numbered Rifle It should be pointed out that there are in fact two types of 8L series rifles. The first incorporated the design changes, which consisted of; New pattern Receiver (simplified manufacturing implemented). New pattern, square shaft ejector, for easy Unit removal.

Aug 14, 2010 · The "ears" you mentioned were produced on the 8L C1A1 which were the same configuration as the C2A1 front sight. You can see the difference between the top metric pattern receiver C1 and the lower inch pattern receiver 8L C1A1 in the magazine cuts.

Mar 2, 2003 · I have an absolutely beautiful Canadian C1A1 8L rifle that I have been collecting all the correct parts for 3 years and it's now up for sale. You will not find a more correct and legal rifle anywhere.

Jul 19, 2019 · Canada was the first country to adopt the FAL rifle, purchasing trials rifles from FN within weeks of the formal standardization of the 7.62mm NATO cartridge.

Very nice Canadian FN C1A1 rifle, 1963 manufacture, 8L series, Ex - OPP rifle. Complete with sling. This is a live firearm. You must have 12 (5) licence to purchase live. Can be deactivated for $250.00 additional.

The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, also known as the SLR (Self-Loading Rifle), by the Canadian Army designation C1A1 (C1) or in the US as the "inch pattern" FAL, is a British version of the FN FAL battle rifle produced by the Belgian armaments manufacturer FN Herstal.

Jan 12, 2024 · Here's my genuine 8L-series FN C1A1, the last production series with the removable Ejector (allowing replacement without having to trash an entire Upper Receiver) and Protective Foresight "Ears" (allowing replacement without having to trash an entire Gas Block).

Jan 4, 2009 · The C1A1 (adopted 1959) is a slightly modified version, including a two piece firing pin and a plastic carrying handle. The C2A1 is a squad auto version of the FAL, with a built in full auto function, as well as a heavier, longer barrel, and a bipod that folds into up to become the front handguard.

May 18, 2012 · Looking at the pictures of the OP's C1A1, I notice the upper receiver appears to have the 8L-series lightening cuts on the mag well. Was this common among pre-8L rifles?

Mar 31, 2008 · Only the last 1,500 8L-series C1A1 rifles had the four screws and two removeable sight ears on the gas block. This modification was intended to be the identifying feature of the C1A2 rifle under consideration.