Rhodesian Contract R1 FAL Barrel, Metric 7.62x51

Contracted R1 FAL rifles from South Africa; Lyttelton Engineering Works. The Rhodesian FAL, with its recognizable "baby puke" Green and yellow paint, helped the South African Defense Forces fight the famous Bush War through 1964-1979 in the now Zimbabwe, then Rhodesia.

Great condition barrel and not very common, Paint remnants and proof marks.

Bore: 3. 9 out 5

Condition: Great 

Length: 21"

Standard: Metric

Threads: 1x16tpi barrel, 9/16x24LH muzzle

Caliber: 7.62x51 or .308 

Finish: Painted/Blued

Marked as follows;

There are a lot of markings, either half visible or less in braces, along with a lot of Armory Stamp Markings it seems this barrel had a long journey

Proof: (3)(c)(v)(98/x)

Serial# 271761, DO-28-44

Cal: 7.62mm "L" or (light barrel)