The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), also known by the initial Canadian designation C1, or in the U.S. as the "inch pattern" FAL, is a British version of the Belgian FN FAL battle rifle.

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.

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.

FN C1A1 rifle with Sniper Scope C1. Right side. The Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force adopted the Belgian Fabrique National designed Fusil Automatique Leger (FAL), French for Light Automatic Rifle. These were made in …

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.

Dec 30, 2013 · Please find below a lot of pictures of my FN C1A1 rifle that I have not presented so far. As per the Canadian Army Supply Manual (C-71-113-000/MX-000) dated April 1963 the unit price for an FN C1A1 with a long stock (NATO Stock Number 1005-21 …

Feb 24, 2023 · The FN C1 7.62 mm self-loading rifle is the Canadian version of the FN FAL ― a gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon produced by Belgian armaments manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal. It was the first semi-automatic rifle adopted by the Canadian Army and saw service from 1955 to 1985.

Jun 13, 2000 · There are only two versions of the C7 in use. The first is termed the C7 which has the original iron sights. The second is the C7A1 which has the modification that adds the scope. As far as I know there is no C7A2. The C-1 is the old 7.62mm rifle, now there was a rifle.

Feb 4, 2025 · On Target Canada Published 20 Jan 2020 Time to get a closer look at a rifle I have spent a lot of time with in the past. The FN C1A1, used by the Canadian Army from the mid 1950s to the late 1980s. Enjoy! Please consider joining one …

Jul 6, 2020 · From the old MSN Group's L1A1Armourer's webpage, Barrel Group Application Notes Standards Reference Torque Unbreeching (Safety Verification Test) Min: 120 ft. lb. Max: 140 ft. lb. Min: 60 ft. lbs. (Barrel must show no signs of movement ‡ ‡...