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rhodesian
Rhodesia (, ), officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, was an unrecognised state in Southern Africa from 1965 to 1979, equivalent in territory to modern Zimbabwe. Rhodesia was the de facto successor state to the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, which had been self-governing since achieving responsible government in 1923. A landlocked nation, Rhodesia was bordered by South Africa to the south, Bechuanaland (later Botswana) to the southwest, Zambia (formerly Northern Rhodesia) to the northwest, and Mozambique (a Portuguese province until 1975) to the east. From 1965 to 1979, Rhodesia was one of two independent states on the African continent governed by a White minority of European descent and culture, the other being South Africa.
In the late 19th century, the territory north of the Transvaal was chartered to the British South Africa Company, led by Cecil Rhodes. Rhodes and his Pioneer Column marched north in 1890, acquiring a huge block of territory that the company would rule until the early 1920s. In 1923, the company's charter was revoked, and Southern Rhodesia attained self-government and established a legislature. Between 1953 and 1963, Southern Rhodesia was joined with Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
The rapid decolonisation of Africa in the late 1950s and early 1960s alarmed a significant proportion of Southern Rhodesia's white population. In an effort to delay the transition to black majority rule, the predominantly white Southern Rhodesian government issued its own Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) from the United Kingdom on 11 November 1965. The new nation, identified simply as Rhodesia, initially sought recognition as an autonomous realm within the Commonwealth of Nations, but reconstituted itself as a republic in 1970. Two African nationalist parties, the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) and Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), launched an armed insurgency against the government upon UDI, sparking the Rhodesian Bush War. Growing war weariness, diplomatic pressure, and an extensive trade embargo imposed by the United Nations prompted Rhodesian prime minister Ian Smith to concede to majority rule in 1978. However, elections and a multiracial provisional government, with Smith succeeded by moderate Abel Muzorewa, failed to appease international critics or halt the war. By December 1979 Muzorewa had secured an agreement with ZAPU and ZANU, allowing Rhodesia to briefly revert to colonial status pending new elections under British supervision. ZANU secured an electoral victory in 1980, and the country achieved internationally recognised independence in April 1980 as Zimbabwe.
Rhodesia's largest cities were Salisbury (its capital city, now known as Harare) and Bulawayo. Prior to 1970, the unicameral Legislative Assembly was predominantly white, with a small number of seats reserved for black representatives. Following the declaration of a republic in 1970, this was replaced by a bicameral Parliament, with a House of Assembly and a Senate. The bicameral system was retained in Zimbabwe after 1980. Aside from its racial franchise, Rhodesia observed a fairly conventional Westminster system inherited from the United Kingdom, with a President acting as ceremonial head of state, while a Prime Minister headed the Cabinet as head of government.
Here's what I believe to be an unused, original Halbek clamp-on muzzle brake. These were designed and built in the 1970's for the FAL rifles being used in the Rhodesian Bush War of the 60's and 70's. These are definitely getting harder and harder to find and this one remains in excellent...
Don't see these all the time.
Up for sale is a Rhodesian FAL Halbeck device.
Never mounted or used, bought from when DSArms had a few of them years ago
Looking for $375 +shipping
Let me know if you have any questions!
Selling my two FAL 7.62 NATO 30-rd mags. I don't want to modify the inch pattern to fit my Hebrew Hammer, and the SA doesn't really go with my rifle.
The one on the right is a South African 30-rd metric. Left is a Bren L4A1 30-rd.
Condition is perfectly functional but worn surplus as you can...
Closest you can get to an FN without paying for an FN! Great shooter, a blast to shoot. It’s the old school “gear” logo Imbel. Reputable import receiver. More pics available if you want them. Comes with mags, and unopened battle pack, ARMS optic mount dust cover, and mlok handguard. Asking 2000...
I am putting up for sale a DSA 308 Rhodesian clone factory camo included is one magazine and bayoneted with sheath variable zoom illuminated scope . I will also include—since it’s hard to come by now ammunition approximately 300 rounds not sure how much I have but it’s + - I’ve only put about 60...
I have a DSA 308 Rhodesian clone factory paint with bayonet and one 20 round magazine like new condition I will also include 400 rounds of ammunition no lowballers price is firm thank you.
$200
$175 firm local pickup only. Updated price to reflect addition of cummerbund retention front and back + admin pouch
Selling my Eagle Industries Rhodesian recon vest (RRV) with back carrier installed. This is a tough, real deal USGI surplus carrier (made in USA) and will last a long time...
I have an Eagle industries RRV chest rig that has a retrofit cumberbun, mag holder on front holds 3 mags, and camel back on rear.
I have it cinched down to a large but can be XL.
$180 or trade for quality AR15 parts
Greetings,
I have a very nice Enfield L1A1 for sale. It was built using parts from a Rhodesian L1A1 kit. It has a new US made Ernst Armory Barrel and a non carry handle cut Coonan L1A1 Receiver. The kit came with a Metric Mag Catch, so I decided to use it instead of an Inch type. Lower...