Deactivated RARE Portuguese Special forces / Commando issued FN FAL

A rarely seen original Portuguese Special forces / Commando issued FN FAL. Though Portugal eventually adopted the H&K G3 rifle as its primary infantry weapon, the country had a long history of issuing substitute standard weapons to its elite combat units, and this practice continued during Portugal's conflict with guerilla forces in its colonies of Angola, Portuguese Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique. In 1960, the Army were issued quantities of light-barrel FN FAL rifles to several of its elite commando forces, including the Companhias de Caçadores Especiais (Special Hunter 'Ranger' companies). During combat they expressed a preference for the lighter FAL over the Portuguese-manufactured version of the H&K G3 rifle when on ambush or patrol. In Portuguese service, the FN FAL was designated Espingarda Automática 7,62 mm FN m/962. This rare rifle is in original condition with matching numbers, and has the correct wooden stock and foregrip, plastic pistol grip and cocking lever. It is capable of fully automatic fire. Note, that it has no flash hider so that it can accommodate the 'Type A' FN bayonet as shown. The bayonet is not included.