Based on the FN FAL Belgian rifle this excellent rifle was adopted by the British army after extensive trials in the early 1950s. The British version is self-loading only but some nations went for the fully automatic version. Well made, reliable and accurate. This example is of Australian manufacture but the specification is identical to the UK weapon
Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) 960-2302 B59 RIFLE 7.62mm LIAI, UE59 (R side of receiver below ejector port) Serial no.| Accession Number: 213 | Period of Use: 1950 - present |
| Type: Semi Automatic/automatic rifle | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: Australia | Type Date: 1953 |
| Manufacturer: Unknown | Serial Number: AD6314566 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm NATO |
| Weight: 4310g | Length Overall: 1053mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto | Length Barrel: 533mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 68178 |