For other items known as G1, see: G1 Disambiguation
Overview [ ]
Gewehr 1
Period Designed
~Late 1950s
Period Produced
Late 1950s
Action
Gas-operated, tilting breechblock
Feed System
Detachable box magazine
Ammunition Loading
FN FAL compatible magazines:
• 10-rnd
• 20-rnd
• 30-rnd
•
X-FAL 50-rnd
The Gewehr 1 (abbreviated as G 1 ) is a German-Belgian battle rifle developed in the late 1950s. G 1 is the designation for the FN FAL modified for German service.
Development [ ]
The FN FAL was procured by the Bundeswehr in the late 1950s for a competition for a new service rifle. Four weapons entered trials:
All four weapons entered trials in 1957, with the Gewehr 1 winning. The Gewehr 1 was to enter domestic production but do to licensing issues with FNH , the Gewehr 3 was chosen instead.
Variants [ ]
FN FAL 50.00
Standard model.
FN FAL 50.41 — FALO
Heavy barrel version with bipod for sustained fire.
FN FAL 50.61
Model with folding stock and 533mm barrel.
FN FAL 50.62
Model with folding stock, 458mm barrel, and folding charging handle.
FN FAL 50.63
Model with folding stock, 436mm barrel, and folding charging handle.
FN FAL 50.64
Model with folding stock, 533mm barrel, hiduminium allow lower receiver, and folding charging handle.
Export
FN FAL G Series
Model made by FNH and imported into the USA.
Foreign
Gewehr 1 — G 1
Trial model for West Germany.
Sturmgewehr 58
Model for Austria.
Derivatives
C1A1
Canadian semi-automatic model.
C2A1
Canadian automatic model.
DS Arms SA58
Modern American model.
IMBEL M964
Brazilian model.
IMI Romat
Israeli model.
Ishapore 1A1
Indian L1A1 model.
L1A1
British semi-automatic model.
L2A1
Australian automatic model.
Portuguese FAL
Portuguese model appearing to be based on the FAL G.
Rifle, Cal. 7.62mm, T48
American model developed for trials.
Vektor R 1
South African model.
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