Guns International #: 102533641
Seller's Inventory #: CM23-691

Category - FN Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
FN Rifles
Military Rifles - Non-US

**SOLD** Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 Rifle Made for Venezuela Chambered in 7mm Mauser **First Contract - Venezuela Features - Flashhider**

Description:
Presented for consideration is a very nice FN Model 1949 semi auto battle rifle chambered in 7x57mm Mauser caliber. This particular gun is a highly desirable unit made for Venezuela. The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49, SAFN, or AFN (automatic rifle version) is an autoloading battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela. The selective fire version produced for Belgium was known as the AFN. While well regarded for its high build quality and reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its marketability was limited, as it was not developed in time for use in World War II but later, as many militaries had already begun the switch to selective fire battle rifles. An unknown number of FN-49s were produced as selective fire automatic rifles, but the small 10 round box magazine limited the usefulness of the fully automatic feature. The Venezuelan version of the FN49 was the only one issued with a flashhider. While some of these rifles were delivered to Venezuela, many were sold on surplus in the US and are highly desirable among collectors due to the accuracy of the 7x57mm round for which they were chambered and the general good condition in which they can be found. This particular rifle is in very good overall condition both mechanically and physically....exhibiting normal wear for a service rifle...very slight high edge wear and a few light dinks and dings in the wood...but outstanding overall. The adjustable rear sight works perfectly and a gas adjustment tool is included. This is a very good example of a highly desirable version of the FN Model 1949.

PRICE:    **SOLD**           We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.                   
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SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1949
Serial Number: 3389
Barrel Length: 590mm
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good strong rifling
Action: Semi Automatic
Manufacture Date: about 1949
Item Location: Kentucky