Thread by @historicfirearm

🧵FN FALs in Ukraine!

Yesterday I shared a video looking at the use of FN FALs in #Ukraine. Both fixed stock 50.00s and folding stock 50.61s have been seen in theatre. 1/

The PARA FALs began to appear in October with photos of crates of them shared. These are 50.61s which have a folding stock but full length barrel. Their exact origin is unclear but there's some interesting theories and leads I'm still investigating. Belgium is 1 likely source. 2/

I was able to speak with several Ukrainian servicemen who have been equipped with the FAL - one loved it, one hated it.
Check out their thoughts/insights here: armourersbench.com/2023/02/24/rig… 3/

There have even been some interesting adaptations done to the rifles. A TDF Sergeant painted his rifle and added some fur fabric he found in #Bahkmut. Full story on this here: armourersbench.com/2023/02/24/rig… 4/

Massive thank you to Dmytro who shared his insights and many of his photographs from his last deployment. He's now back at the front again, reunited with his FAL.

Check out the article & video here:
armourersbench.com/2023/02/24/rig…

#Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #smallarms #FNFAL 5/5

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@FNHerstalUK @LeighJNeville @LivFaustDieJung @nicholadrummond @Gabriel64869839 @oryxspioenkop @war_noir @AbraxasSpa might interest you guys.