Century L1A1 Sporter .308 21” Semi-Auto FAL Style Rifle

SOLD FOR: $926

WOA#: WY230919SW022

Make: Century

Model: L1A1 Sporter

Serial Number: 101305

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .308

Action Type: Semi-automatic

Markings: The left side of the lower receiver is marked “UE58”, “A20619”, “S”, “R”. The charging handle assembly is marked “960-2302D 64”. The left side of the trigger is marked “359” and with a broadhead arrow acceptance mark. The bottom of the trigger assembly is marked “1A”. The bottom of  the bolt is marked “UEA88432”. The rear right side of the lower receiver is marked “Made in Canada C.I.A.L.” The right side of the upper receiver is marked “L1A1 Sporter”, “Cal .308”, “CAI – St Alb Vt”. The right side of the magazine well is marked “101305”. The right side of the bolt is marked “UB A23503”. The top of the rear sight assembly is marked “YDS”, and “6”. The gas plug is marked 1-8. The left side of the front sight assembly is marked “1”, “960-2266”, “B 59”. The rubber butt pad is marked “Bell & Carlson”.

Barrel Length: 21”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post. The rear sight is a sliding aperture sight..

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is black polymer with a fixed thumbhole buttstock, plastic gripped metal carrying handle, and a rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 14.875” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fixed buttstock. There are minor scuffs and scratches throughout. The plastic grip on the carrying handle is heavily scratched. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Comes with 5x broadhead marked 20 round Inch Pattern FAL magazines covered in grease and in Good Condition.

Type of Finish:  Black

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minimal visible erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows wear around the safety switch and some light wear under the ejection port. The finish on the carrying handle is heavily worn. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with three .308 casings that were the only 3 rounds fired through the gun by the previous owner.

Our Assessment: As the 1950s started, the Allied victors’ celebrations that followed the end of World War II were fast fading in memory as the fear of communism and totalitarianism grew. Large-scale battles and clashes between whole armies were a thing of the past as a new model of guerilla warfare took its place, requiring new weapons to be fielded. Fabrique National would put forward the Fusil Automatique Leger and win the hearts of many European allies, but not the United States as they adopted the M14. Today, the FAL continues to be a popular rifle for collectors across Europe and the United States, garnering an almost cult-like following for good reason. This example is a Century L1A1 sporter, an amalgamation of parts from various nations put together for the US market by Century Arms. While accessories, parts and upgrade options for the FAL are not as vast as that of the AR or AK, this hefty unit would make any target blaster master very happy with its power and reliability. These firearms have a reputation as functional units with reliable accuracy.

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