DESIRABLE PRE-BAN FABRIQUE NATIONALE FAL

"PARATROOPER" SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Cal. 308 Match. S# 2507486. Bbl. 22 1/2" (with radial brake). FAL "Paratrooper" semi-automatic rifle mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Gun South Inc. circa. the 1980s. Left side of the receiver is marked ".308 MATCH", with "FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL/ MADE IN BELGIUM/ GUN SOUTH INC. TRUSSVILLE AL." followed by the S# marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a black enamel type finish overall. 2-piece ventilated black synthetic handguard (each panel inscribed "H=7" and "115" on the interior) with black synthetic pistol grip and side-folding skeleton buttstock. Standard post front sight and flip-up dual aperture rear sight. Radial muzzle brake with factory bbl. mounted bipod. Receiver cover is an unmarked matte black anodized aftermarket replacement, featuring a full length picatinny rail. All serialized parts are matching, with the full S# marked on the receiver and the last 5-digits "07486" marked on the bolt carrier and bolt. MAGS: x1 phosphate 20-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some light superficial handling marks and a few small spots of light edge wear overall. Near mirror bore, exhibiting several streaks of apparent hardened grease and/or firing residue, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Black synthetic furniture and skeleton side-folding buttstock exhibit some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sound and present nicely. (26-4338/MLW). MODERN. $3,000-4,500.