Firearms

FN Herstal FAL (civilian)

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Serial Number Data

Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Semi-auto civilian version of the "right arm of the free world" battle rifle. DSA Inc produces modern variants.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .308 Winchester

Capacity: 20

Year introduced: 1955, Belgium

Weight: 152 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: home_defense, competition, hunting