FN FAL With an Original FN Scope

Published on November 28, 2019
Duration: 6:11

This review details a rare Belgian-made FN FAL equipped with an original FN 4x28mm factory scope. It highlights the proprietary mounting system used on early military FALs, contrasting it with modern Picatinny rails. The scope features a German-style post reticle and a Bullet Drop Compensator calibrated for 7.62 NATO.

Quick Summary

The FN FAL factory scope features a 4x magnification and a 28mm objective lens, with a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) calibrated for 7.62 NATO from 100 to 600 meters. It mounts via a riveted STANAG pattern base on a specialized top cover, using a German-style post reticle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Rare FN FAL Factory Optic
  2. 00:45History of FAL Optics
  3. 01:30Proprietary Scope Mounting System
  4. 02:07Belgian FAL Rifle Features
  5. 03:20FN Scope Specs & BDC
  6. 05:14Reticle & Sight Picture

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the FN FAL factory optic rare?

The FN FAL factory optic is rare because original military versions used various proprietary mounting systems, not standardized rails. FN only began producing its own internal optics division by the 1970s, making these scopes uncommon finds today.

How does the FN FAL factory scope mount to the rifle?

The original FN factory scope mounts via a specialized sheet metal top cover. A heavy-duty scope base is riveted directly to this cover, utilizing a STANAG pattern mount with two screw attachments, differing significantly from modern rail systems.

What are the specifications of the FN FAL factory scope?

The FN factory scope features a 4x magnification, a 28mm objective lens, and adjustable focus. It includes a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) calibrated for 7.62 NATO rounds from 100 to 600 meters.

What type of reticle does the FN FAL factory scope use?

The scope utilizes a German-style post reticle that rises from the bottom. It features a horizontal line with indicator hashes, useful for range estimation or windage adjustments, but does not allow co-witnessing with iron sights.

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