FN-49 8mm

[samurighost]

I that I just picked up one of the Egyptian versions and was wondering if anyone knows a bit of history of them and if they know what the writing on the butt stock means.

Thanks!

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[RangeRover]

Got a photo? Is the writing on the stock disc? Some of the later examples also have the serial number stamped on the right side in Egyptian script, but not sure what other writing there might be.

[samurighost]

Picture up!

[RangeRover]

Hmmm...interesting. I'm far from an FN-49 expert, but that disk seems to have more data struck into it than most. Certainly it has more than is on my rifle (just three hours drive south of yours by the way). The example pictured in Wayne Johnson's book on the FN-49 (get one if you can find one) also does not have the extra info. The text wrapping around the right side of the disc, as you look at your photo translates to "Egyptian Army". The "6" (I know, it's not a six) at the top and the "y" at the bottom of the photo are extra, as are the three numbers at the left of the picture (the "rrv"). Those, in Persian, translate to "227". Any chance that's the serial number of the rifle? Let's see some more photos.

These are beautiful, well-made rifles. Just take care with ammunition selection and make sure the rifle has a two-piece firing pin in order to reduce the chance of a slam-fire/out-of-battery event.

[samurighost]

Ha Ha I noticed your from down south! Are you by any chance a Cal High? I have the FN-49 do everything manual but thats it.





I hope these pictures help. It has the writing along the side...its "FABRIQUE NATIONALE DARMES DE GUERRE_HERSTAL BELGIQUE" any idea what that means?

[mil-surp60]

I own an egyptian fn-49 as well from what i understand those are the unit markings it was issued to when it was issued for service and rifle numbers , i could be wrong , but what i was told the arabic on the disc meant , they were all imported so not the makers mark , i delved into it to find out and that was the answer i kept getting ,unit markings.but i am no expert , great rifles tho love mine but is h*ll on brass, likes to dent it up pretty bad no matter what gas setting. so i try and stick to milsurp or steel cased. GREAT SHOOTERS THO,love shooting mine.The fabrique Natoinale,is the maker of the rifle they were all made in belgium then exported in various calibers to other countries , every egyptian model i have seen was in 8mm, but have seen them in 06.7mm mauser,.308.7.65 argentine. And yes i have the original firing pin system so far no problems, think it is two piece have not shot that rifle in quite a while, have to dig her out now.

[Roofuss]

Just bought an F/L Egyptian model 49 in 8mm { has no disc on the stock } yesterday at a local gun show . Have yet to really look her over, but seems to be in very good shape, overall. Now the search for additional info on the rifle.

[Roofuss]

The F/N serial being # 35143, anybody have a resource for info ? Would like to learn whatever I can about it .

[Bushy]

We had one years ago in 8mm great, fun to shoot. Lots of fun.

[Roofuss]

I have yet to get mine to the range, due to work schedule, and now, also the wet weather .........