Aug 22, 2022 · The R1 was a carbon copy of the FN FAL – it had the same overall dimensions, specifications, and construction methodology. it was also chambered to fire the 7.62x51mm …

The firing action remains the widely accepted pneumatic, oblique destruction system, and the R1, like the FN FAL, is fired from a 20-round straight, detachable magazine.

Feb 4, 2019 · As it followed the FN FAL to a tee, the R1 was also chambered for the large and powerful 7.62x51mm NATO standard cartridge which gave it good accuracy and penetration …

Jan 21, 2010 · Called a battle rifle rather than a true assault rifle by some in the small arms field, the FN FAL used the high-powered ammunition of World War Two bolt-action weapons rather …

Sep 14, 2023 · The South African R1 series of rifles are based on the Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN) Fusil Automatique Léger (light automatic rifle) or FAL. Formally introduced by its …

Oct 28, 2017 · As it followed the FN FAL to a tee, the R1 was also chambered for the large and powerful 7.62x51mm NATO standard cartridge which gave it good accuracy and penetration …

The R1 was essentially a South African copy of the Belgian Fabrique National FN-FAL battle rifle design including overall dimensions, construction methodology and performance specifications.

A license-built copy of the Belgian Fabrique National (FN) Fusil Automatique Leger (FAL, light automatic rifle). The R2 had a folding stock, the R3 was a semi-automatic version and the …

The FAL (French: Fusil Automatique Léger, English: Light Automatic Rifle) is a battle rifle designed in Belgium by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal and others since …

Apr 27, 2017 · The Fabrique Nationale d’Herstal FAL (Fusil Automatique Léger) was the backbone of the Rhodesian Army during the Bush Wars. Highly regarded by troops for its ease …