My SAFN-49 Belgium rifle, show us yours.

It is pretty nice, but like Mr. Moore, I prefer my Garands :thup:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/FN49LH-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/FN49RH-1.jpg

FN 49 Sniper (Lux Cal .30)

with wooden scope box from transit case and leather scope case (uncertain as to country of issue)

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...42006233-1.jpg

Luxembourg 30.06


I always wanted a 30-06 FN49 but never thought I'd ever stumble upon one, let alone at a price I would be willing to pay. Price is relative, though, as these have really appreciated over the years. I lucked out, found this one and was able to add it to the collection.

I'm really OCD when it comes to learning everything about a new rifle I don't have any prior experience with. It's half the fun. The FN49 didn't disappoint, learning about these rifles was a real treat. From Dieudonne Saive fleeing Belgium prior to the German invasion and bringing the plans to England, to the mechanicals of the rifle and the different contracts and calibers, it is all very interesting. They are also beautiful rifles. I'd get another one if lighting strikes twice.

Here's mine with some friends. Ran across it garage sailing a couple years, dirty, gas adjust froze, no mag. I love it. PAX
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2fc84e00-1.jpg

If I may contribute .....

The four (at a minimum) to own ...

... all share a common particularity. It doesn't mean that their respective designers got in contact and shared ideas ...

(SVT40, MAS 49/56, SAFN ABL, FAL Aus.)

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...65_Saive-1.jpg

Thanks for the look at those you last two. Echo1, love the thumb buster in the top of the rack...

# matching Argentines
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...13470554-1.jpg

Egyptian 7.92
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...eb21fn49-1.jpg

When I first started accumulating, I started with FN49s. I imported one from Canada because it was a surplus Belgian military rilfe, difficult to find in the US. I envy the guys with sniper FN49s.