FN FAL 1

The FN FAL is a semi-automatic 7.62mm calibre rifle issued as standard to many military units throughout the world.

It has been made by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN) in Belgium since 1954 and has been described as 'the right arm of the Free World'

Although not normally fully automatic, the FAL was put up as an answer to the AK-47, and it uses the longer cartridge giving a much improved range.

This example is a British issue FAL, called the SLR, which was in use until 1987, when it was replaced by the L85A1.