Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable semi-automatic rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the FN Luxembourg Contract FN49!
Luxembourg purchased an overall total of 6,306 FN49 rifles!
Luxembourg purchased an overall total of 6,306 FN49 rifles!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN
Model: FN49
Serial: 4180
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: Winged-protected blade front with adjustable tangent peep rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Top of receiver stamped "AL", The left side of the receiver is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONAL D’ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE”, The top of the gas tube cap is marked “A”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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. 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 assault rifles. As a result, it found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal’s own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales.”
Luxembourg was the fourth country to order the SAFN 1949 rifles, with the first order placed on October 4, 1950, and taking possession of the first 1,500 rifles by May 5, 1951. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg would eventually purchase a total of 6,306 rifles, including rifles specifically for Luxembourg's Gendarmerie, which were FN-49s that comprised standard models, training cut-away rifles, and sniper variants, all in caliber .30-06 Springfield. The Luxembourg models, except for the Gendarmerie contract, were sold as surplus in the United States. Some were distributed to purchasers in larger US chain retail outlets.
The Luxembourg models are sought after for two reasons: first, because of the particularly good condition of the Luxembourg surplus rifles, and second, because these FN-49 rifles were chambered for the .30-06 Springfield, a cartridge popular in the US sport shooting and hunting communities. Very few .30-06 FN-49 rifles from other contracts have been imported into the United States, making the Luxembourg rifles the only affordable option for an FN-49 in that caliber.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: FN49
Serial: 4180
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: Winged-protected blade front with adjustable tangent peep rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Top of receiver stamped "AL", The left side of the receiver is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONAL D’ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE”, The top of the gas tube cap is marked “A”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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. 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 assault rifles. As a result, it found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal’s own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales.”
Luxembourg was the fourth country to order the SAFN 1949 rifles, with the first order placed on October 4, 1950, and taking possession of the first 1,500 rifles by May 5, 1951. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg would eventually purchase a total of 6,306 rifles, including rifles specifically for Luxembourg's Gendarmerie, which were FN-49s that comprised standard models, training cut-away rifles, and sniper variants, all in caliber .30-06 Springfield. The Luxembourg models, except for the Gendarmerie contract, were sold as surplus in the United States. Some were distributed to purchasers in larger US chain retail outlets.
The Luxembourg models are sought after for two reasons: first, because of the particularly good condition of the Luxembourg surplus rifles, and second, because these FN-49 rifles were chambered for the .30-06 Springfield, a cartridge popular in the US sport shooting and hunting communities. Very few .30-06 FN-49 rifles from other contracts have been imported into the United States, making the Luxembourg rifles the only affordable option for an FN-49 in that caliber.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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