[AGG]

Going off of the list (Ian McCollum, Chassepot to FAMAS, p. 453):
L806, 3.85x, French Army: I could use one from my MAS 49 or MAS 49/56 and be close to a correct early configuration
Scrome J8, French Army: not available
Schmidt & Bender, 6x42, French Air Force: very expensive (1.5-2K), hard to find
Schmidt & Bender, 1.5-6x42, Navy commandos: very expensive, hard to find
Schmidt & Bender, 3-12x50, Gendarmerie: very expensive, hard to find
Leupold 10x42, Gendarmerie: cheapest, easiest to find something similar.

My two francs, the "hard to find" issue is a bigger barrier than the "very expensive", though the latter is not a trivial consideration. I mean the rifle wasn't cheap, so I can spend money on glass too, but 2K is getting a bit hard to swallow to chase a semblance of authenticity, without actually achieving true authenticity, as in military issued.

I'll probably opt for something from the Leupold lineup that is close in appearance to the last option in the list above. Perhaps a variable Leupold, because: variable power scopes are easier to find than fixed power scopes at magnifications above 6x, it would be arguably similar to a Gendarmerie-issued scope, and it will be very functional for shooting.

Perhaps, someone will succeed in getting an actual Scrome J8, but not me. Perhaps a bit more likely, someone will import a J10 (or other model) with a "sporting" reticle. Either one is probably beyond my patience, persistence and cost tolerances. I assume those would be closer to 3K on up.

I picked up my FR-F2 yesterday. It got a lot of looks and questions at the gun shop. Très magnifique!

Consistent with what I have, with the exceptions of the NIGHFORCE NSX and SAGAM (night vision):

• SCROME J 8 F 1 (top forward of adjustment turrets- “SCROME” inside of a scope/Paris inside of a 3-ring + reticle; top rear of adjustment turrets- ARMEE FRANCAISE/DESIGNACION: J 8 F 1/CODE FAB ??1V6 B01/3308/ DATE DE ? GARANTIE/1997 1998 1999 2000/J F M A M J J A S O N D)(Army)
• APX L 806-3/-4 3.85x (Army)
• Schmidt & Bender 6x42; NIGHTFORCE NSX (Air Force)
• Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x42 mil-dot (Navy)
• Leupold M-1/M-2/M-3 10x42; Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 (Gendarmerie)
• SAGAM (Societe d’Applications Generales de I’Electrocite et de la Mecanique/Company of General Applications of Electricity and Mechanics; Paris, France; ceased operations in 2005) Sword Sniper 3-in-1 (telescopic sight/thermal sight/laser range finder)

Tony

 

[06sandstone]

Probably safe to say the Sword Sniper 3-in-1 is pretty much a no go as well. Especially if the French wouldn't let go of the original scopes.

 

[bokila]

This is what goes on mine

 

[AGG]

Probably safe to say the Sword Sniper 3-in-1 is pretty much a no go as well. Especially if the French wouldn't let go of the original scopes.

Really safe.

Tony

 

[AGG]

This is what goes on mine

Excellent.

Tony

 

[06sandstone]

Noticed a few things on the rifle today.
The barrels are dated. MAS 1986 A on this one .

And, the infared barrel covers are serial numbered to the rifle .
FO 1223

And, Found the Import Stamp. Only 2mm tall . Very well done.

 

[T-bolt]

My barrel is also MAS 1986
The firing pin is also numbered to the rifle.

 

[Phosphorus32]

More SNs: stock (first picture), extension, and buttpad.

 

[06sandstone]

My barrel is also MAS 1986
The firing pin is also numbered to the rifle.

Saw the bolt had a serial number. But , never pulled the firing pin. Guess mine does too .

 

[06sandstone]

More SNs: stock (first picture), extension, and buttpad.

I bet those stock extensions originally serialized to the rifle are rare. At first glance I thought mine was original. Flip them over and XXXXXX lol . The black butt pad has a serial as well . Non matching here.

The stock was correct. Light stamping but, its there.

 

[T-bolt]

Is anyone recieve the picatinny mount ?

 

[06sandstone]

Is anyone recieve the picatinny mount ?

Not here . I sent an email last week to Navy Arms just asking the status or a update. Received a return email stating, “ The boss would be back Monday.”

Tbolt , You got an extra? LoL

 

[T-bolt]

I have asked some contacts to search who produce this picatinny mounts in France, but nobody have information.
Stanag mount is easy to find, with UTG stanag/picatinny interface, but 1 piece mount would be better.

 

[ptamony]

who is selling the rifles in France?

 

[T-bolt]

They have all been sold by Philarm. Very few rifles were available in France.

 

[bmont]

Short vid shows Fr F2 at about 40 sec. in.

If blocked you can search

6 RPIMa - Gabon 96 - Troupes de Marine Parachutistes - service militaire -

 

[FlightRN]

Good Day,
OWS has posted more examples for sale. In the ad the mount is included but have any of the original purchasers received the promised scope mounts?
Thank you

 

[06sandstone]

No mounts delivered yet. And, The original ad stated included.
Piss poor way to do business if you ask me .

 

[06sandstone]

Sending mine back . I’m not dealing with it .

 

[bmont]

Second batch looks like they are listed. One early number so far