Austrian STG-58 Type 1 Metric FN FAL 7.62×51 NATO 21” Semi-Auto Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,725.00
LSB#: LSB260120RS081
Make: Enterprise Arms
Model: STG-58
Serial Number: EFAL0001361
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Type: Short stroke gas piston tilting lock, magazine fed semi automatic rifle.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “RIFLE 7.62 7.62mm TYPE 1”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the Enterprise Arms rollmark and the serial number, “EFAL0001361”. The lower is marked, “S / E / 102568”.
Barrel Length: 21”. 22.5” with the muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post set between two protective wings and the rear is a standard ramp type aperture sight with 200 meter zero and slides to 600 meter extension. The dust cover has an integral picatinny rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a three piece Austrian stock set with a sling ring, bipod, clamshell stamped metal handguard, textured polymer pistol grip, and polymer dropped comb stock with hard rubber buttpad. There is handling wear consistent with a surplus parts kit. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall this stock set rates in Good + condition. The receiver has a carry handle.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 20rd 7.62 NATO metric FAL magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized, Enamel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. As this firearm is built off of a surplus kit, it shows moderate thinning, wear, and patina to most parts giving it a battle worn appearance. The receiver retains almost all of its finish. The screw heads are mostly sharp. The pins are 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: 1x 20rd Magazine.
Our Assessment: This Austrian STG-58 pattern rifle is a modern semi-automatic build assembled by Enterprise Arms using surplus Austrian FAL components. The original STG-58 rifles were produced by Steyr under FN license and are widely regarded as some of the highest quality FAL variants due to their precision manufacturing and durable construction. This example retains the classic 21 inch barrel configuration, bipod-equipped handguard, and adjustable gas system that defined the Austrian service rifle, while incorporating a Type 1 style receiver and a railed dust cover for modern optics mounting. This rifle is chambered in 7.62×51 NATO, the cartridge introduced in the 1950s as a standard service round for NATO forces and widely used in battle rifles across the Cold War. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, earning a rating of 9.75 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 90 percent of its finish, with the receiver showing strong finish retention while the surplus kit components exhibit moderate thinning, wear, and patina consistent with prior service use. The Austrian furniture set shows handling wear but remains structurally sound, placing it in Good Plus condition overall.
This rifle includes one twenty-round metric pattern magazine in Excellent condition. The screw heads remain mostly sharp, the pins unmarred, and the markings are clear and legible. The overall configuration reflects a blend of surplus Austrian components and modern assembly, resulting in a rifle that maintains the character of the original STG-58 while incorporating updated features. Overall, this Enterprise-built STG-58 stands as a solid example of a FAL-pattern rifle with classic Cold War heritage and a battle-worn aesthetic. -R.E.