Got my new Rhodesian FN put together.....

[Lonestar]

I used a Rhodesian lower stripped as the start of my project:



A member on the FAL FILES put together a parts kit with a South African barrel, and various other Rhodesian parts for me. Some with Rhodesian paint still on and some small parts with Zimbabwe light brown paint I am guessing. I got a DSA R1 upper receiver to use on this build. I dropped it off at my smith [ Ed Vandenberg] in Houston and got this back:bow:




These indoor shots show the paint still on the top cover much better.





Now to just get it to the range to zero the sights.....

[volstruis]

Very very cool. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside when people salvage weapons/parts and restore them to their former glory. Well done !!

[Peter Wells]

Excellent. That DSA upper looks like a really accurate R1 replica. Well done to them and to you.

[Dylanm]

Awesome Lonestar!! Well done in keeping the historical piece alive! Enjoy her.

[Wanderin' Zero]

Can you shoot us a detail pic of the RH magazine well?

[Peter Wells]

It looks correct for R1 WZ. I am concerned however about the lockup - the takedown lever appears to be up against the 'recoil shield'. Possible need for replacement of frame lock.

[Brendank]

Very very sweet! Makes me want to cry for having sold my Rhodie FAL

[Wanderin' Zero]

It looks correct for R1 WZ.

Think so but I can't see clearly. More curiosity than anything else. My bet is it won't be as rough as the typical LIW job. :-)

I am concerned however about the lockup - the takedown lever appears to be up against the 'recoil shield'. Possible need for replacement of frame lock.

Good point Peter.

[Lonestar]

Can you shoot us a detail pic of the RH magazine well?

Will do later today. I did get it to the range earlier yesterday and ran about 60 rounds through it. The rifle ran flawlessly with one exception. The rifle groups about 1 inch right at 50 yards and at 100 yards about 4 inches to the right of point of aim. Adjusting the rear sight on a FN is rather tricky it seems

[Zogotar]

Very nice gun Lonestar!

I love 'working' guns and Rhodie FALs come with a lot of history and character.