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*SOLD* Venezuelan Contract FN-49 7x57mm Mauser Black 24.75" *FIRST CONTRACT RIFLE*

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  • Venezuelan Contract FN-49 7x57mm Mauser Black 24.75" *FIRST CONTRACT RIFLE*
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this scarce semi auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Venezuelan Contract FN-49!

*SCARCE VENEZUELAN CONTRACT*

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Manufacturer: FN 
Model: 49
Serial: 7929
Date of Manufacture: 1948-1961
Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 24.75"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable rear & fixed front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Venezuelan crest on reviever, Stock marked for Venezuela (See Photos)

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. 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 FN-49 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.

The FN49 was produced for 8 primary contracts. This particular rifle was part of the first contract which was 8,003 rifles purchased by Venezuela in 1949. 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.

 

 

Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Rifle is what we believe to be AMAZING condition showing NO evidence of extensive use or handling that we can see! It ships with the bayonet and all contents pictured above!

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. 
 
 

Shipping Details

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Payment Details

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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. 
 

 

Additional Details

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