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10-13-2006, 11:10 AM
Fusil Automatique Modele 49
.......also known as SAFN (Semi-automatic FN) or FN-49
(Mfg. by Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre, Herstal, Belgium)
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Operating Mechanism ....... Gas operated semi-automatic
Calibre.............................. 7.92x57mm (also mfg. in .30-06, 7x57mm, 7.65x53mm)
Barrel Length.................... 23.2 in.(589mm)
Rifle Length....................... 44.0 in.(1110mm)
Weight.............................. 9.48 lbs (4.3 Kg)
Magazine capacity............. fixed 10 round box (pinned to 5), loaded via two 5 round chargers, or with single cartridges
Qty mfg............................ Unknown
Sources.....................Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre (Original Rifle Manual)
Canadian Market Value Estimate: $
Fusil Automatique Modele 49
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Observations: (by "Stevo")
Collector's Comments and Feedback: FN-49 Self Loading Rifle Manual (53 Pages) (Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre, Herstal, Belgium)
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.......also known as SAFN (Semi-automatic FN) or FN-49
(Mfg. by Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre, Herstal, Belgium)
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/cgnmilsurpknowledgebase/fn49stevo/icons/IMG_1669%20_Medium_.JPG(Click PIC to Enlarge)http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/cgnmilsurpknowledgebase/fn49stevo/icons/IMG_1674%20_Medium_.JPG
Operating Mechanism ....... Gas operated semi-automatic
Calibre.............................. 7.92x57mm (also mfg. in .30-06, 7x57mm, 7.65x53mm)
Barrel Length.................... 23.2 in.(589mm)
Rifle Length....................... 44.0 in.(1110mm)
Weight.............................. 9.48 lbs (4.3 Kg)
Magazine capacity............. fixed 10 round box (pinned to 5), loaded via two 5 round chargers, or with single cartridges
Qty mfg............................ Unknown
Sources.....................Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre (Original Rifle Manual)
Canadian Market Value Estimate: $
Fusil Automatique Modele 49
http://www.milsurps.com/~badger/button2.gif (http://imageevent.com/badgerdog/cgnmilsurpknowledgebase/fn49stevo)
(18 picture virtual tour)
Observations: (by "Stevo")
Collector's Comments and Feedback: FN-49 Self Loading Rifle Manual (53 Pages) (Fabrique National D'Armes De Guerre, Herstal, Belgium)
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/generalstorage/piclinks/icons/FN49.pdf.jpg (http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/generalstorage/piclinks/FN49.pdf)
(Click PIC to read and save Adobe PDF File)
(Right Click on PIC and choose "Save Target As..." for download)
(Feedback by "Badger")