Century Arms L1A1 Sporter .308 Win FN FAL-Inch Pattern, 21 in Barrel, A.R.M.S. Railed Top Cover, 3 Magazines
This Century Arms L1A1 Sporter is an early 1990s import built on the FN FAL platform with classic inch-pattern features. It includes an installed A.R.M.S. FN-FAL railed top cover scope mount and comes with three steel 20-round magazines. Hallmark L1A1 details include a left-side charging handle, S/R selector markings, an adjustable gas system with a knurled, numbered regulator, and a 21 inch unthreaded barrel. Period-correct import and part markings are present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread scratches and blemishes throughout. Rust and pitting are present on smaller controls and sights.
What’s Included
- A.R.M.S. FN-FAL railed top cover scope mount (installed)
- Three 20-round FAL-pattern steel magazines
The L1A1 Sporter configuration reflects the early 1990s import period, pairing a black synthetic thumbhole stock with L1A1-pattern synthetic handguards. The stock includes a rubber buttpad and a 14.5 inch length of pull for a stable shoulder fit.
The rifle retains inch-pattern cues such as the left-side charging handle and S/R selector markings. Its adjustable short-stroke gas system uses a knurled, numbered regulator, allowing precise tuning for different loads within the platform’s design parameters.
The 21 inch standard L1A1 barrel features a plain, unthreaded muzzle. Iron sights are fitted, with a protected post front sight. The carry handle is not installed on the receiver.
The steel receiver wears a black finish and carries a CAI-SPORTER import mark. The British/Commonwealth part code "960-2302 B62" is present on the inch-pattern cocking handle slide (left side). This example dates to the 1991–1993 timeframe and represents the sporterized configuration associated with that era.
An A.R.M.S. FN-FAL railed top cover scope mount is installed and marked "ARMS-FN-FAL," providing a solid, removable top cover solution. The package includes three 20-round steel FAL-pattern magazines to support the rifle’s 20+1 capacity.