JRA Gallant Rifle, 5.56 NATO, Semi-Auto, 18\" Barrel W/ Compensator, Battle Worn Model, Original Wood Handguards, 30 Rd Mag, S.F. Stock, No Bayonet Lug

Gallant Rifle by James River Armory 5.56 NATO Caliber - Semi-Auto With Side Fold Stocks, Assembled from Original Israeli Galil Parts Sets - No Bayonet Lug. - One of the challenges that JRA faced in refurbishing these amazing parts kits and turning them back into rifles is that, unlike the polymer furniture versions, many of the wood fore-end models had battle wear to the wood that prevented them from being refinished back to like-new status. Although all of the wood was serviceable, some of the dents, scratches, or chips in the wooden forearms, were too deep to sand out without being noticeable, plus, there are grooves in the original wood handguards that simply will not allow for heavy sanding. As such, and because they were getting requests for a more authentic battlefield turn-in-looking version anyway, they have decided to do all future wood furniture models in what they are calling a battle-worn finish. That is what the rifle being sold under this SKU represents. This model duplicates the appearance of some of the nicer original Galil rifles that were retired from military service in 2010 when they were turned in. In order to qualify to be built into a Battle-Worn rifle, the parts kit had to retain at least 80% of the original finish. JRA then parkerized the new receiver and barrel but with the exception of professional cleaning, left the remainder of the rifle largely as received in order to retain the original look and feel of these amazing pieces of history. Some buttstocks may come painted with fluorescent paint on the bottom of the stock, which was used by the soldiers in the field to identify teammates and squads. In addition, some of these firearms also have the original Israeli stampings on the top of the receiver that have been left intact. Shades of wood may vary from rifle to rifle and please know that there may be some trench art as well as minor dings, dents, and digs on the wood fore-ends from their over 20 years of use in military service as well. While these rifles are being sold as their \"Battle Worn Model\