Unusual FN49: need identification

[rkdh]

Hello all. This thread is posted on several forums.
I have been collecting FN49s for many years and recently acquired a rifle with some unusual features. Spotted this rifle in a pawn shop labeled “Venezuelan Fabrique National”. It had seen some field use. There was no magazine.
It had a slotted muzzle brake, milled scope mount slot, but the wrong butt plate for a Vene. Then I noticed the large magazine release.
I asked to see the gun. No Import stamps. Sloppy black paint. ARA markings as I suspected. After bargained the price down as the gun had no magazine and a repaired crack in the stock I purchased it.

Here are my other FNs.


I have degreased it and posted pictures so you can evaluate my newest find.

















The Insides. All numbers match. The bolt is not numbered.

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