DS Arms SA-58 FAL STG-58 Parts Build .308/7.62×51 21” Semi-Auto Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,357.00
LSB#: LSB250807EM034
Make: DS Arms
Model: SA-58
Serial Number: DS13017
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .308 / 7.62x 51 NATO
Action Type: Short stroke gas piston tilting lock, magazine fed semi automatic rifle.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “SA58 308 CAL SER# DS13017”. The right side is marked with the DSA logo and address. The left side of the trigger housing is marked, “S E / 79431”.
Barrel Length: 21”, 24” with the muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post set between two protective ears and the rear is a standard ramp type aperture sight with 200 meter zero and slides to 600 meter extension.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a three piece polymer stock set with a sling ring, vented aluminum handguard, smooth polymer pistol grip, and polymer dropped comb stock with hard rubber buttpad. There are scratches and wear marks throughout. 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.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 20rd 7.62 NATO metric FAL magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion, but some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are scratches and light handling marks throughout along with light spots of patina. The screw heads are mostly sharp and 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. The bolt has sand cuts.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of one magazine and a nylon sling.
Our Assessment: This DS Arms STG-58 parts-build presents as a well-preserved example of the FAL family adapted into a modern parts kit rifle configuration. Visually the rifle is complete with a 21-inch parkerized barrel (24” with muzzle device), vented aluminum handguard, three-piece polymer stock set, and typical SA-58 furniture; overall surface wear is limited to light scratches and handling marks while the parkerizing remains largely intact, with the rifle retaining about 90% of its metal finish. The receiver and control surfaces carry crisp DS Arms markings including the left-side caliber and serial roll stamp and the factory address on the right, and the included single 20-round metric FAL magazine and nylon sling add practical completeness to the package. The caliber here, .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO, is among the most historically important military cartridges of the post-World War II era—developed in the late 1940s and standardized by NATO in 1954 to provide commonality and effective long-range performance across member states. Ballistically the round offers robust energy and proven terminal performance in battle rifles like the FAL, delivering reliable accuracy out of a properly chambered and well-bored barrel. This example’s bore is notably bright with sharp rifling and only light fouling, earning a 9.5/10 rating in this writer’s opinion, which speaks directly to the rifle’s serviceability and to the quality of its barrel despite its parts-build status.
As a parts build, this SA-58 blends authentic FAL lineage with contemporary DS Arms manufacture and is well suited to collectors and builders seeking a largely original-finished, mechanically familiar platform; the parkerized surfaces, intact markings, and strong bore make it a clean, honest example for restoration or use within the constraints of a parts-build configuration. The package is straightforward and complete for what it is—one magazine, sling, and the standard SA-58 furniture set—while the overall presentation and finish retention support its desirability in the current market. -R.E.
