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

SKU: 616124
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Overview

Huntsman LK58 FAL L1A1 Air Rifle (Wooden Kit)

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 Air Rifle (Wooden Kit) is a premium, high-power CO2 airgun engineered for historical collectors, backyard plinking enthusiasts, and target shooters who demand true-to-life realism. Huntsman circumvents the immersion-breaking feel of standard synthetic or imitation plastic furniture 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 and authentic weight of a classic hardwood stock, handguard, and pistol grip.

Driven by a standard 12g CO2 cartridge neatly concealed within the drop-free magazine, the LK58 delivers impressive semi-automatic performance. The engine features an optimized high-power valve paired with a long 22-inch (55cm) smooth steel inner barrel sleeve, generating hard-hitting muzzle velocities of up to 495 FPS (approx. 3.8 to 4.2 Joules) while maintaining remarkable downrange accuracy with 4.5mm steel BBs. It is equipped with realistic functional controls, including a working bolt-catch system, an adjustable rear aperture sight layout, an upper dust cover equipped with a 20mm Picatinny rail for modern optics, and a classic folding carrying handle. For B2B trade stockists, historic airgun dealers, and premium shooting sports retailers, this beautiful 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: 12g CO2 cartridge housed internally inside the magazine
  • Caliber / Ammunition: 4.5mm / .177 Caliber steel BBs (Copper-coated lead BBs also usable)
  • Receiver & Barrel Assembly: High-strength, CNC-machined full-metal alloy housing
  • Furniture Kit Materials: Premium solid genuine wood stock, handguard foregrip, and pistol grip
  • Ammunition Capacity: 18-Round drop-free metal magazine
  • Muzzle Velocity Output: Up to 495 FPS (approximately 3.8 to 4.2 Joules of muzzle energy)
  • Barrel Length Profile: 22 inches / 55 cm smoothbore steel inner barrel liner
  • Optic Interface: Receiver dust cover equipped with an integrated 20mm Picatinny top rail
  • Sighting Matrix: Traditional adjustable front post and fully adjustable L1A1-style rear aperture iron sights
  • Action Configuration: Semi-Automatic fire action with manual safety switch and functional bolt-catch mechanism
  • 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, 1x 18-Round CO2 Magazine, Front Sight Adjustment Tool, User Operational Manual
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