Gun and Game Forums - View Single Post - any body got an FR-8

Big Dog · 03-12-2008, 05:40 AM

I've got one, and I love the little bugger! Since the FR8 was built from the Spanish M43 Mauser, the action parts will interchange. Also, the action parts of the Kar98k will interchange. For sights and the under barrel tube, you must check the gun auctions and parts houses. Also check on Gunboards.com - they have a good CETME/FR8 forum, and someone there may have what you need. CETME parts will NOT work. Different barrels and sights entirely.
Question - does any of your FR8s have a bent bolt handle? Mine does, and it seems a rare situation. Most have straight bolt handles.

03-12-2008, 05:40 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,844	I've got one, and I love the little bugger! Since the FR8 was built from the Spanish M43 Mauser, the action parts will interchange. Also, the action parts of the Kar98k will interchange. For sights and the under barrel tube, you must check the gun auctions and parts houses. Also check on Gunboards.com - they have a good CETME/FR8 forum, and someone there may have what you need. CETME parts will NOT work. Different barrels and sights entirely. Question - does any of your FR8s have a bent bolt handle? Mine does, and it seems a rare situation. Most have straight bolt handles. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.