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Lot 27475:
FN 49 7mm
The FN49 was designed by the Belgian manufacturer Fabrique Nationale before WWII; however, plans to produce the semi-automatic rifle were abandoned when the Germans occupied Belgium. Many FN engineers fled to England during the war and returned to Belgium when it was liberated by the allies in 1944. With their return to Belgium these engineers revitalized their plans for what would eventually become the FN49, (also known as the SAFN short for ?semi-automatic FN?). While the FN49 was high quality in its time, it saw limited production and use because it did not come into production until after WWII and it eventually had to compete with the popular HK G3 and FN FAL rifles which utilized more modern technology. The FN49 was produced for 8 primary contracts. This particular rifle was part of the first contract which was 8,003 rifles purchased by Venezuela in 1949. The rifle is sold with one magazine and is in very good condition showing normal signs of use and wear. Please see the photos.
Condition: Very Good
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