Finally...I got my Bolt Action Assault Rifle (BAAR)

[iamkris]

I should have bought one of these back when they were plentiful and cheap...I got a G3 instead (and sold it because I've decided I don't like HK pattern rifles). Now they are difficult to find and expensive but I got a nice one.

Spanish FR-8 manufactured in 1953 by Frabrica de Armes La Corona. Park looks original and is in 90-95% condition. Bore is good n' shiny. Action is smooth and the trigger ain't that bad. Feeds dummy cartridges well and ejects them soundly.

Looking forward to getting her out.











I already have a few battle rifles (pic below is about 1/2 of them)...I just like this one because...well, it's new

 

[armoredman]

Ain't it nice? A good bolt gun will last forever. Very nice rifle, sir.

 

[Jackal]

Too bad somebody bent the handle. Otherwise, sweet rifle. I intend to buy one if I can find it in decent condition at a reasonable price.

 

[iamkris]

Hmmm...I've seen many with bent handles. You sure they were all straight? All FR-7s were straight but I've seen 50/50 straight/bent on the FR-8s.

 

[3rdpig]

Reminds me of one of the few military bolt rifles that I want and don't have one of. The Enfield jungle carbine.

 

[brentwal]

My first Mil-Surp was a FR-8.

But I still need a bayo for it.

 

[MikeH]

My first Mil-Surp was a FR-8.

But I still need a bayo for it.

Strange ... I got a Spanish bayo, but no FR-8 or any other compatible rifle.