R.F.I. India L1A1 1A1 Inch Pattern FAL .308 Win Semi Auto Rifle 1972
SOLD FOR: $3,025.00
LSB#: LSB251202KM052
Make: Century Arms Import, R.F.I. India
Model: L1A1, 1A1 Indian Army Designation
Serial Number: BRI1568
Year of Manufacture: 1972 / Modern
Caliber: 7.62 NATO / .308 Winchester
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Short Stroke Gas Operated, Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 20”. 24 3/4” with muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable iron post within two protective ears. The rear sight is an adjustable sliding aperture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are three piece synthetic. There are drag lines and scratches. The LOP measures 15″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. The gas block is adjustable. There is a free swiveling sling ring banded around the barrel in front of the gas block. The stocks are not original to the gun.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 20rd steel inch pattern magazines in Very Good – Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black, Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: The lower does not match the upper receiver. This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. There is scattered handling and operational wear. The upper shows more wear than the lower. There is light to moderate action wear. The screw heads are sharp and the pins unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of two magazines.
Our Assessment: The R.F.I. 1A1 is India’s licensed evolution of the British L1A1 Self Loading Rifle, itself a Commonwealth adaptation of the FN FAL. Produced at Rifle Factory Ishapore in 1972, this inch pattern rifle reflects the Cold War era when 7.62 NATO battle rifles defined infantry doctrine across much of the world. The 20 inch barrel with characteristic long muzzle device, adjustable gas system, protective front sight ears, and sliding rear aperture are hallmarks of the pattern. The free swiveling sling ring forward of the gas block and inch pattern magazines reinforce its Commonwealth lineage, giving the rifle the unmistakable stance of a service arm carried through decades of military training and field use.
Chambered in 7.62 NATO, adopted in the 1950s as a standardized full power cartridge among Western allies, this example retains approximately 60 percent of its original finish with honest handling and operational wear.While the lower does not match the upper receiver, the rifle remains mechanically sound and functions correctly. The synthetic furniture shows typical service marks and measures 15 inches in length of pull, and two steel inch pattern magazines accompany the rifle. This 1972 dated Indian 1A1 stands as a tangible Cold War service rifle, representing a distinct chapter in the global story of the FAL and its Commonwealth variants. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! – L.S.