DS Arms manufactures FAL rifles in Barrington, Illinois on original FN tooling acquired from the Belgian government. The SA58 16-inch carbine uses the standard para-profile with a shorter barrel while retaining the FAL's battle-proven tilting bolt design. DS Arms is considered the premier US manufacturer of FAL-pattern rifles, with quality consistently above other US FAL builders. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1999, USA Weight: 196 oz Overall length: 36.5" Status: Active Intended use: sporting, tactical, collector