India's FAL: The 1A1 Inch/Metric Hybrid
This video analyzes India's 1A1 rifle, a unique variant of the FN FAL. Due to political and manufacturing constraints, India developed a hybrid design at the Ishapore rifle factory, reverse-engineering both British L1A1 and Belgian FAL patterns. The resulting 1A1 rifle utilizes a mix of inch and metric components, making it incompatible with standard FAL parts. Despite this, Ishapore produced hundreds of thousands of these rifles, with production reportedly ceasing around 2012. The video highlights the rifle's distinct design and historical context.













