^Lot 1250 IMBEL / CENTURY ARMS R1A1 SPORTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC

RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x51mm. S# 130553. Bbl. 16 1/2" (18 1/4" with brake). R1A1 Sporter semi-automatic receiver mfg. in Brazil by Imbel and assembled on an Australian L1A1 parts kit by Century Arms. Left side of the receiver is marked "Fz SA 7,62", with the model and cal. designations, as well as Imbel's mfg. and Century Arms' importer information marked on the right. Left side of the lower assembly and top of the bolt carrier (with lightening cuts) exhibit Australian proofing. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, save for on the bolt assembly which is polished in-the-white. Zinc buttplate and some small fittings exhibit a black enamel finish. Bbl. blue has acquired a plum coloration. 2-piece perforated plain wood forearm with plain wood pistol grip and buttstock. 1-piece brown synthetic carry handle. Standard FAL pattern post front sight and folding peep rear sight graduated 3-6. DSA matte black finished aluminum replacement receiver cover with integral picatinny rail, fitted with an Israeli SUIT (L2A1 Sight Unit Infantry Trilux) 4x scope. MAGS: x3 Metric 20-rd. mags. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their reapplied blue finish overall. Black enamel finished parts show areas of wear and flaking that show through to a gray patina. Wood furniture and synthetic carry handle show scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of light pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sound. Scope retains a clear optic. (25-2337/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.