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The FN FAL (French: Fusil Automatique Léger, English: Light Automatic Rifle) is a battle rifle designed in Belgium by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal and others since 1953. During the Cold War the FAL was adopted by many countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the notable exception of the United States.
FN FNS: Polymer striker-fired pistols in 9×19mm Parabellum and 40 S&W. FN 49: Pistol chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W. FN/Browning Hi-Power: Single-action pistol chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W. One of the most widely used military pistols of all time, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 nations. [4] [5]
In 1921, the French military requested that Fabrique Nationale create a new semi-automatic nine millimetre pistol with a 15-round magazine. John Browning, who was FN's chief weapons designer, initially declined to respond to the French request because he felt standard single-row magazines holding seven or eight rounds (such as was used in his Colt's Model 1911) were sufficient.
Semi-automatic pistol Brazil: 1,000,000 [145] Nearly 1 million before 2015/16 recall, still in production: Daewoo Precision Industries K2: Assault rifle South Korea: 1,000,000 [146] "Nearly a million" in 2017, still in production and being exported FN Browning M1900: Semi-automatic pistol Belgium: 724,550 [147] 1,000,000 Martini-Henry: Single ...
Belgian FN FAL. The FN FAL is a 7.62×51mm, selective fire, automatic rifle produced by the Belgian armaments manufacturer Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN). During the Cold War it was adopted by many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, most notably with the British Commonwealth as the semi-automatic L1A1.
The FN FAL, a battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. A battle rifle is commonly defined as a semi-automatic or selective-fire rifle that is larger or longer than an assault rifle and is chambered in a "full-power" cartridge (e.g. 7.62×51mm NATO, 7.92×57mm Mauser, 7.62×54mmR).
The 1A (which is also known as Ishapore 1A), is the full automatic version based on the FN FAL [citation needed] while the 1A1 (which is also known as Ishapore 1A1), is the semi-automatic version based on the L1A1. [24] They can be equipped with the 1A and 1A Long Blade bayonet, based on the L1A4 bayonet. [25]
FN FAL Belgium: Battle rifle: 7.62×51mm NATO: The FN FAL was previously the standard service rifle for the Defence Forces. Older FAL rifles were upgraded with an adjustable butt stock, Picatinny-style rail hand guard, a bipod, and a Schmidt & Bender sight for use as sniper support weapons. [3]