FN 30-11 clone

[Jagerschnapps1]

I picked up this FN 30-11 clone at an estate sale. Clone may be a stretch but I think the stock is a 30-11 stock. The action is an fn action and the heavy barrel has british proofs on it. Cheap red field style mount and bsa scope. Can anyone ID the bipod or point out anything I’m missing?
Thanks in advance.

 

[sjn]

That's definitely a 30-11 stock. The barrel looks like it could be a parker hale. Maybe from a Model 82 or a 1200. The bipod kind of looks like PH too, but it should be stamped with their logo.

The detachable mag is aftermarket, I can't remember the manufacturer. Brownells used to sell them.

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[sjn]

I'm in the process of building a 30-11 clone myself, just got the bottom metal finished.

 

[RPN]

The barrel Knox form looks like it is off a BSA

 

[BR7.62]

bipod reminds me of maybe an lmg but i cant figure it out. like a bren or something.

 

[Jagerschnapps1]

I'm in the process of building a 30-11 clone myself, just got the bottom metal finished.
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That’s beautiful. Did you have it made?

 

[Jagerschnapps1]

If this shoots well are the parts available to make this into a “correct” clone or is it just not worth it?

 

[sjn]

That’s beautiful. Did you have it made?

Thanks, I made it myself. I made the front half for an aics mag, and welded to a mauser triggerguard. Uses a FAL mag catch like the actual 30-11.

 

[sjn]

If this shoots well are the parts available to make this into a “correct” clone or is it just not worth it?

I'm not sure you could ever find certain parts. The scope and mount, bottom metal, bipod with elevation adjust, seem pretty tough to find.

A barrel can be made like an original. I'm currently talking to Douglas about getting one turned.

Some of the anschutz accessories can be found. Correct buttpad is a FAL part. DSA has a good copy.

The flash hider is from the MAG58.

 

[Jagerschnapps1]

I did find a photo over on gunboards of one with a Bren bipod set up like mine.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

bipod reminds me of maybe an lmg but i cant figure it out. like a bren or something.

Definitely a Bren with a homemade mount.

Sirhr

 

[RedBull6]

I built a clone FN 30-11. One of those ”buy the stock, and the clone will follow” deals. FN commercial action, barrel turned from FN hammer forged MG barrel, MAG58 flash hider, MAG58 bipod, real deal rail, stop, and front sling swivel, and extended FAL butt pad. Bottom metal was from a guy who made them for Mauser actions, but passed away after I bought it (I wanted to buy another for my spare 30-11 stock). Takes AICS MAGS. I took some liberties on the scope mounting from the original. I think I modded a rear diopter quick mount rear sight, but honestly don’t know where it is at the moment. It was a fun build.

 

[RedBull6]

I'm in the process of building a 30-11 clone myself, just got the bottom metal finished.
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Not sure how I missed this. Beautiful work!

 

[sjn]

Not sure how I missed this. Beautiful work!

Thank you, it is coming together nicely. Down to detail work and refinishing.

 

[RedBull6]

Thank you, it is coming together nicely. Down to detail work and refinishing.

Would love to see that bottom metal out of the stock. Any pictures of it through its inception and out of the stock? Did you consider building it to use FAL mags?

 

[sjn]

Would love to see that bottom metal out of the stock. Any pictures of it through its inception and out of the stock? Did you consider building it to use FAL mags?

I'll try and get pictures next time I'm working on it. I wanted to do fal mags, but decided not to. I still have room to open it up more if I decide to in the future.

One reason is I've known of one cracking the receiver after modding for m14 mags. I also don't think it would feed well out of those mags.