Huntsman LK58 FAL L1A1 CO2 4.5mm Air Rifle - Real Wood Edition

SKU: H20132
Powered by: Co2
Platform: L1A1
5+ in stock

Huntsman

Overview

Huntsman LK58 FAL L1A1 4.5mm/.177 BB Air Rifle (Co2 Powered - Wooden Version)

Legal Information

iWholesales Ltd is a trade-only supplier ofAirsoft recreational equipment. Airsoft is a popular, non-lethal sporting hobby in the UK, legally and safely categorized alongside common activities like paintball and gel blasting.

1. A Safe & Regulated Hobby
  • Recreational Nature: Airsoft is an organized sporting activity focused on teamwork and target play, much like paintball.
  • Safety Tested: These items are engineered to discharge lightweight 6mm plastic pellets that are non-lethal and designed specifically for hobbyist use.
  • Legal Status: Under the Firearms Act 1968 (Section 57A), airsoft products are not considered firearms because they operate at very low energy levels.
2. Muzzle Energy & Safety Limits

To ensure these items remain safe for recreational play, they strictly follow the kinetic energy limits set by UK law:

  • Fully Automatic Models: These are capped at 1.3 Joules.
  • Single Shot Models: These are capped at 2.5 Joules.
  • Toy-Like Characteristics: Because they fire only plastic or part-plastic spherical missiles (max 8mm diameter) at these low energies, they are legally recognized as safe recreational tools.
3. Restricted Professional Ecosystem (B2B)

While individual buyers at retail shops must provide proof of "Defense" (such as a skirmisher membership) under the VCRA Act, iWholesales operates at a higher professional tier:

  • Vetted Trade Only: This platform is a Closed Ecosystem. We do not sell to the general public.
  • Mandatory Business Verification: Every account is manually reviewed and approved by our compliance team. We only supply verified retailers who are already legal professionals in the hobby industry.
  • Pre-Vetted Supply Chain: By the time an item is listed here, it has already passed through our strict safety and legal vetting process, ensuring it is 100% legal to trade.
4. Industry Accreditations

Our commitment to safety is supported by our active memberships in professional hobbyist and trade associations:

  • GTA (Gun Trade Association): Membership No. IWH/3379.
  • BASC (British Association for Shooting & Conservation): Membership No. 160096741.
  • Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD): We are a Registered Firearms Dealer authorized by the Thames Valley Police (Certificate No: 43/00000008887).

Summary for Compliance Reviewers: iWholesales Ltd provides non-lethal sporting goods for a regulated professional market. Our products meet all UK safety energy requirements and are traded within a restricted, verified professional network, ensuring total compliance with hobby and trade laws.

Product Overview

The Huntsman LK58 FAL L1A1 4.5mm/.177 BB Air Rifle (Co2 Powered - Wooden Version) is a premium, high-power CO2 air weapon engineered for historical collectors, backyard plinking enthusiasts, and target marksmen who demand museum-grade realism. Huntsman circumvents the immersion-breaking feel of standard synthetic airguns by outfitting this special edition rifle with a genuine, custom-fitted real wood furniture package. Modeled directly after the iconic British L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR)—the famous "inch-pattern" variant of the Belgian FN FAL battle rifle deployed throughout the Falklands War and Cold War eras—this 4.5mm (.177) caliber rifle pairs a robust full-metal receiver with the beautiful grain, organic texture, and authentic weight of classic hardwood styling.

Driven by a standard 12g CO2 cartridge neatly concealed within the drop-free magazine, the LK58 delivers impressive semi-automatic performance. Because the rifle uses a highly efficient non-blowback internal design, zero gas pressure is wasted on cycling a heavy slide; instead, every ounce of pneumatic energy is directed into launching the projectile downrange. This layout yields remarkable shot-to-shot consistency and hard-hitting muzzle velocities of up to 495 FPS (approximately 3 Joules). Equipped with realistic functional controls, it features a 15-round metal magazine, a classic folding carrying handle, a functional safety mechanism, and adjustable aperture iron sights. For B2B trade stockists, historic airgun dealers, and premium shooting sports retailers, this striking metal-and-wood L1A1 replica is a highly sought-after, high-margin flagship asset that directly satisfies the massive global demand for functional military-heritage air weapons.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Component Category: CO2-Powered Semi-Automatic Air Rifle (.177 Caliber)
  • Weapon Replica Platform: British L1A1 SLR / FN FAL Inch-Pattern Battle Rifle
  • Propulsion System: Single 12g CO2 cartridge housed internally inside the magazine
  • Caliber / Ammunition: 4.5mm / .177 Caliber steel BBs
  • Receiver & Barrel Assembly: High-strength, heavy-duty full-metal alloy housing
  • Furniture Kit Materials: Premium solid genuine wood stock, handguard foregrip, and pistol grip
  • Ammunition Capacity: 15-Round drop-free metal magazine
  • Muzzle Velocity Output: Approximately 495 FPS (up to 3.0 Joules of muzzle energy)
  • Gas Efficiency Delivery: Provides roughly 40 - 50 high-velocity shots per single 12g CO2 capsule
  • Action Configuration: Semi-Automatic rapid plinking action with a manual safety switch
  • Sighting Matrix: Traditional adjustable front post paired with classic adjustable rear aperture iron sights
  • Scale Dimensioning: Realistic 1:1 full-scale military replica
  • Physical Parameters: Overall length of 112 cm (approx. 44 inches); dry weight of 3.4 kg
  • Package Includes: 1x Huntsman LK58 FAL L1A1 CO2 Air Rifle (Wood Version), 1x 15-Round CO2 Magazine, User Operational Manual
SKU H20132
Category Rifle
Blowback Non-Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Wood
Fire Mode Guns Safe/Single
Powered by Gas Co2
Recoil Guns No
Shell Ejecting Guns No
Two Tone Weapon No

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