JRA GALLANT 5.56 18” Semi-Auto Rifle IMI Israeli Pattern Galil
SOLD FOR: $1075
WOA#: WY220917TB002
Make: JRA Arms
Model: Gallant
Serial Number: JRA1701
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “JRA1701 GALLANT CAL 5.56” with Hebrew Script near the selector switch. The right side of the receiver is marked with Hebrew script by the safety lever. The bottom of the receiver is marked, “JAMES RIVER ARMORY BURGAW, NC”. The left side of the receiver is marked, “PHOENIX TECHNOLOGY MADE IN USA”. The right side of the grip has a Phoenix logo. The left side of the rear sight is marked, “1269” and “21”. The dust cover release button is marked, “B” on the left side.
Barrel Length: 18”. 19.25” with flash hider.
Sights / Optics: Hooded adjustable post front sight with rear L-Type Aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is a tubular skeleton side folding stock. The handguard is polymer and similar to the original Galil. The stock rates in Fine Condition. The Gallant is built using an American made receiver and barrel with original Isreali part sets.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 35rd magazines in good condition
Type of Finish: Black Anodized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows very little wear. The markings are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about a Excellent condition. The Israeli folding stock has some dents, nicks, and scratches.
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: Total of 2 magazines
Our Assessment: The Israeli Galil was born out of an impossible fight against the onslaught of AK47’s. After the 6 Day War, Israel captured thousands of Egyptian AK47 rifles and discovered for themselves all the benefits the Kalashnikov rifles provided as durability and maintenance go. The FN FAL’s they were using were effective but were becoming less effective in the down and dirty conditions warfare had become in the Middle Eastern Deserts. Several designs were offered to the Israeli Defense Force to gain an advantage over the AK47 including the M16, Stoner, rifle design by UZI, the HK33 from Germany, and the Automatic Rifle Machine Gun (ARM) by Yasrael Galil. I’ll let you guess who won. The (ARM) Galil was a design taken from the Finnish Valmet RK62 or the civilian M76, also known as the AK47 Perfected and was given a few more designs to make it really the most spankin’ rifle ever designed. The Galil was quickly adopted by Israel as their new standard issue rifle and became everyone’s favorite butt kicking machine. The Gallant is a modern take on the Galil platform of rifles using modern receivers and barrels but dressed in original Israeli Galil parts that make this rifle feel and look true to the originals. Don’t let this one of a kind gun get away, get bidding today!
