

It was actually designed just before the outbreak of WWII. It is also known as an SAFN (semi-automatic Fabrique National) model of 1949. I am referring to the Fabrique National model 1949 rifle. I have: 1 Columbian, 1 Luxembourg, 4 Venezualans, and 2 Egyptians.Īdded to this history is another design that could have ended up on either side of the conflict but instead spent the war on the design table. Reply Edit Del Re: FN-49 Survey - Attention FN-49 Owners - Need Help Maybe this weekend I will have an opportunity to compile some data for you.

I own NO.7006, It has the commercial small nobbed scope base and the optional muzzle brake that FN offered.
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FN 49 AL sniper rifles serial numbers according to gooses book are 7001 to 7203, 203 were ordered by Luxembourg. Serial numbers according to gooses book are 7001 to 7203, 203 were ordered by Luxembourg. There were other designs in use as well but they were not mass-produced or issued for general military use.įN 49 AL sniper rifles. M-1 Garand, Soviet SVT 38 & 40, and the German G-43 all saw action. (Photo credit RIA auctions) WWII Saw the first widespread use of semi-automatic battle rifles. FN 1949 rifle 7x57mm Venezuelan contract with the correct 15-inch bayonet.
