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I have been asked to dispose of an L1A1 in sporting configeration but I am pondering if it would be better to return it to its original and have it registered as an MSSA.
I can get hold of the flash hider butt and pistol grip to undertake the conversion.
I have an MSSA licence.
Which way would it be more valuble and would any one be interested one way or the other.
Your advice would be apreciated.
People ask about A cat l1a1 all the time, you'd be surprised. Got a picture of said beasty?
My view is return it to its original configuration. Like Tommy I would like to see it.
An L1 ( FN, R1) in original form has to be one of the most desirable military rifles. Accurate, penetrates most cover in bushy conditions and with moderate recoil if dialed in right and is far more accurate than most soldiers can aim it. I would suspect that a nice black one would be starting to become a rarity? I handed mine back in the early '90s with a heavy heart. Restore the old war horse would be my advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldboy
yup, make it whole again.
I shal post pictures tomorrow. And thanks for the advice. keep it comming and I will get a clear direction.
ill swap a .22 with a usb charger screwed to the side of it, and an eraser for a recoil pad. also can add a ball point pen bayonet attachment.
Pffffttttt! What, no seventies TV rabbit ears aerial bipod?Quote:
Originally Posted by 40mm
In A category configuration ("sporting configuration" has been repealed) it would, in my opinion appeal to a smaller market. Most A category holders would be into their bolt action rifles and have little interest for an A category L1A1.
Almost no E category holder would want it as it's not an historically accurate representation of the rifle. I'd implore you to restore it to its original configuration.
Put her back to original.
I am yet to see an A cat SLR that looks any good.
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The L1A1/FAL/R1 is a work of firearm making art and history all in one please restore it!
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will do, just need the rabbit ears!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
If the A Cat furniture is nice, it will sell well, a cobber of mine is after a set.
A cat ones fetch good money
Its worth more as a A cat rifles these days, you would be doing the person your selling it for a diservice by restoring it for sale.
I have a freind who is curently looking for a A cat one, please pm me more info
Pics? :D
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When the rifle was Acat it had an aloy rod from the rear sling mount to the top of the pistol grip as was done in the old days, I had a new set of wood work so have attached bur still not MSSA as yet.
Well used exterior but working bits all in VG condition barrel bright shiny first quater of life. Good shooter.
Cue massive nostalgia spike from everybody who carried one.
Why is there a bag or something covering the muzzle in the photos (from both sides)?
Don't be a cock.Quote:
Originally Posted by systolic
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They are the shizz alright. I'd love to have a minter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Headroom
What's being a cock about asking why one part of the rifle is hidden in the photos?Quote:
Originally Posted by clickbang
I think it might be because it's got the original flash suppressor on it and it's actually an unlicensed /unregistered /off ticket or whatever you want to call it, MSSA.
Why else would you hide it in the photographs? More than once?
now you are being a cock.Quote:
Originally Posted by systolic
Yep the shizz alright. Mine is one of those never sell rifles https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...dfbb56a9aa.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
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Refer to my previous comment please.Quote:
Originally Posted by systolic
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You took the words out of my mouth thank you. Flash hider now gone thanke to ning nong.Quote:
Originally Posted by clickbang
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Just for our friend systolic, just for you no flash hider happy now
I'm always happy. The pills keep me that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldboy
I was just wondering why the flash hider was hidden in the photos, as if you had something to hide.
I wasn't the one posting photos on the internet of an unregistered MSSA.Quote:
Originally Posted by clickbang
So I was right? You had it in MSSA configuration?Quote:
Originally Posted by oldboy
(Probably best not to answer that. )Quote:
Originally Posted by systolic
You keep labouring the point me thinks you have shown your true colours to the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by systolic
Now back to the topic at hand.
To sportirise or to MSSA.
Put it onto E in original configuration.
A cat SLRs are too long and heavy for a semi-auto .308. And there are no stocks that look anything but horrible.
There's no point in a long, heavy, ugly, A Cat rifle. Not when parts are fairly cheap to have it on E with 20 round magazines.
And I'll see your true colorsQuote:
Originally Posted by oldboy
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors
True colors are shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
going on this weekends auction prices, if you mssa it it would be worth$700-$900. Or its worth over a grand its its curent "sporterized" state.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldboy
