Argentinian FN-49 .308 Battle Rifle C&R No Import Marks all matching
$2,600.00
Up for auction is a beautiful Argentine FN-49 in .308, This rifle sports a detachable 10 round magazine and adjustable rear sights. Notably the Argentine FN-49 is the only factory model of the FN-49 that comes standard with a detachable box magazine. This Rifle bears the rack number ‘182’ on the right side of the stock and several ‘ARA’ cartouches on the wood and steel. This model has an adjustable gas system and all parts have matching serial numbers. This rifle represents the transitional point in history away from bolt action service rifles and toward the battle rifles of the future, notably this firearm is the elder brother to the equally venerable FAL and both rifles fought alongside and against each other in several conflicts. This rifle is the Perfect addition to any firearm enthusiast or historical firearms collectors safe, and a piece of firearms history.
The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49, SAFN, or AFN (automatic rifle version) is an autoloading battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela. The selective fire version produced for Belgium was known as the AFN. While well regarded for its high build quality and reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its marketability was limited, as it was not developed in time for use in World War II but later, as many militaries had already begun the switch to selective fire battle rifles. About half of FN-49s were produced as selective fire automatic rifles, but the small 10 round box magazine limited the usefulness of the fully automatic feature The FN-49 found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal’s own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales.
THIS ITEM IS AS PICTURED WITH NO FURTHER ATTACHMENTS
Metal Condition: In good condition with moderate signs of use and wear
Stock/Grips Condition: In good condition with moderate signs of use and wear
In good condition with sharp defined rifling with light pitting
Action:Functions as designed.
Curios & Relic Eligible:yes
Serial Number: 1375
