Springfield version of a FAL?

oneastrix · 08-14-2003, 02:38 PM

I was at the gun shop today instead of doing real police work and I saw a Springfield Armory that looked like an FN FAL. The price was nice on it and I am thinking about getting it. It was about $850 instead of the grand plus for an FN FAL. It had OD green furniture on it etc.

Anybody know anything about them? I didn't know where to put this since I didn't se a Springfield forum at a glance.

guffster · 08-15-2003, 04:22 PM

I think Springfield's model is SAR4800. I passed on a pre-ban for $1200 five or six years ago. $850 sounds real good.

oneastrix · 08-19-2003, 08:55 AM

I would appear to be a little smaller in size then an FN-FAL just eyeballing it.

Jesse · 08-19-2003, 10:38 AM

Matt, the Springfield FAL's were imported in the late '80's and early '90's.

The pre-ban version is the SA 48.

The post-ban version is the SA 4800, it has an awful thumbhole stock.

The pre-ban versions are desirable and go for $1,200 to 1,400

The post-bans go from anywhere around $600 to 800

If you are truly finding an SA 48 pre-ban for that price GRAB IT! They are one of the best pre-ban FAL's

oneastrix · 08-19-2003, 10:49 AM

I don't think it's a preban. But if they go from 600-800 I think I'll shop around a bit before I decide to buy one for 850$

gunsmith_tony · 08-28-2003, 09:10 PM

You CAN always replace the factory furniture with any US made furniture you like. OR...you could get an Imbel kit, a reciever, and have it built.

08-14-2003, 02:38 PM	#1
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	Springfield version of a FAL? I was at the gun shop today instead of doing real police work and I saw a Springfield Armory that looked like an FN FAL. The price was nice on it and I am thinking about getting it. It was about $850 instead of the grand plus for an FN FAL. It had OD green furniture on it etc. Anybody know anything about them? I didn't know where to put this since I didn't se a Springfield forum at a glance. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-19-2003, 08:55 AM	#3
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	I would appear to be a little smaller in size then an FN-FAL just eyeballing it. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-19-2003, 10:38 AM	#4
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Images: 2	Matt, the Springfield FAL's were imported in the late '80's and early '90's. The pre-ban version is the SA 48. The post-ban version is the SA 4800, it has an awful thumbhole stock. The pre-ban versions are desirable and go for $1,200 to 1,400 The post-bans go from anywhere around $600 to 800 If you are truly finding an SA 48 pre-ban for that price GRAB IT! They are one of the best pre-ban FAL's __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

08-19-2003, 10:49 AM	#5
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	I don't think it's a preban. But if they go from 600-800 I think I'll shop around a bit before I decide to buy one for 850$ __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-28-2003, 09:10 PM	#6
gunsmith_tony Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 39	You CAN always replace the factory furniture with any US made furniture you like. OR...you could get an Imbel kit, a reciever, and have it built. __________________ Tony Marshburn M&M Gunsmithing 489 Pomona Circle, SW Atlanta, GA 30315-7229 M&M Gunsmithing

08-15-2003, 04:22 PM	#2
guffster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MS, 20mi. outside Mphs.TN Posts: 277	I think Springfield's model is SAR4800. I passed on a pre-ban for $1200 five or six years ago. $850 sounds real good.

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