Gun Talk Rhodesian Imbel FAL Clone

Details

This initially was a Century Sporter FAL with an Imbel receiver. Initially I was considering using the receiver for an STG FAL parts kit but a member here and my builder pointed out this Imbel receiver is a type III and to do the kit build properly I needed a Type I receiver. I got it for $801 on A Gunbroker auction so decided to go with a Rhodesian Imbel clone. So I tasked my builder to work his magic and convert it from a shitty sporter to a decent rifle. As fate would have it the lower receiver and several of the parts were actually from a Rhodesian parts kit. The Rhodesian’s tended to not have the carry handle or bipod but went with them for this build. So,
here are a few pics:
Resized_20250102_000359.jpegResized_20250102_000302.jpegResized_20250102_155702.jpegResized_20250102_155621.jpegResized_20250102_155600.jpegResized_20250102_155639.jpegResized_20250102_155553.jpeg

Comments

Looking forward to seeing your Cuban FAL photos.
Will do, should be done soon. If it matters, I've seen Imbel parts come up on Rhodie/Zim/SA kits. After the bush war, I believe the new Zim gov bought parts to refurb their FALs from Imbel. So you could argue your rifle is "proper." Don't quote me on that though, it's been a while since I've read up on them.

Other then that, currently trying to get some other kits done. Got a M70A/M64 being rewelded and an AK-55 being done next.
 

More from BigDuke6

BigDuke6
Updated
1) Russian AK-47 Rear Receiver Piece With Forged Trunnion and Arsenal Stamps $45 2) German WWIi Nazi 88 Arsenal Bakelight Fuse Container (Dated...
$1.69
4 watching
BigDuke6
Updated
1) Russian Commercial SVD TIGR Dragunov Polymer Handguards $124 2) Bulgarian Matching Numbers AK-47 Bolt and Bolt Carrier Set $129 3) Bulgarian...
$1.69
13 watching
1) Galil ARM SAR Gas Blocks With Bayonet Lug $220 Each 2) Galil South African R4 R5 Stock With Knuckle $220 3) Galil ARM SAR Trigger Guard and...
$1.69

More in Gun Talk

Slowly acquiring all of the pieces for an AKS74NK clone in 5.56. The only piece I can’t find because it doesn’t really exist is an RSB cut for...
I know it's predominantly combloc stuff here but was wondering if anybody collects old colt 20 round mags?
Looking for an AK builder (one that does Yugo's) in the South Carolia area. Would be preferable to find someone that will allow me to work on the...
Back
Top