The Israeli FAL first saw action in relatively small quantities during the Suez Crisis of 1956, being the standard-issue rifle in the Six-Day War in June 1967, the War of Attrition of 1967–1970.

Dec 4, 2014 · In the Israeli war of independence, the Haganah was using whatever weaponry it could get its hands on - Kar98ks, Sten guns, SMLEs, etc. But after the establishment of the state, the new IDF needed more of a standard service rifle - and that rifle needed to be modern and capable. Hence, the FN FAL…

Oct 18, 2021 · Israeli “Romat” FAL. The Israelis initially liked the FAL well enough to purchase the licensing rights to produce it on their own, but their negative experiences with it led to the development of the Galil which replaced it in 1972 after only 17 years of service.

Mar 23, 2019 · Israel was one of the very First Nations to adopt the FN FAL rifle – after Canada but before many actual NATO nations. Israel made its first purchases of the rifles in 1955, and delayed them almost immediately in the 1956 Suez Crisis.

Jul 3, 2023 · Improved FN-49. FAL directly traces it lineage to the FN-49, a design started pre-WWII, evacuated to Britain and languished till 1949 and used primarily by “non-aligned” nations. The heart of the action remains the same: short-stroke gas piston with tilting bolt.

Within a few short minutes you can take your original looking Hebrew War Hammer and convert it to the Iconic Traditional Belgium Style FN FAL Rifle! Whether heading to maneuvers in the Sinai or going on parade along the streets of Tel Aviv the Officer Grade Rifle has you covered.

Dec 1, 2001 · Armscorp Israeli Heavy Barrel (FALO) model with bipod. The United States extensively tested the FN FAL as the T48 rifle, chambered for the U.S. 7.62 round (T-65), from 1952 until the official adoption of the M14 rifle in May of 1957.

Nov 13, 2019 · He has what he believes to be an Israeli FN FAL with an Enterprise Arms made receiver related to the requirements for rebuilds post-import to the US. Without the original receiver - is there any other aspect of this gun that can indicate its approx. date of manufacture/use by the Israelis?

Oct 19, 2018 · New Mausers made at FN saw service in the Israeli War of Independence, and on through the Six-Day War.

Shooting and discussing an Israeli variant of the FN FAL. These classic rifles are a joy to shoot. Caliber is 7.62X51.