SOLD - FN Model 1949 - Luxembourg Contract

Description

05/06/2024 - 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 contract is the first of two for Luxembourg. This rifle is matching. The enamel finish is well worn but the metal is free of any corrosion. The stock is clean and no major breaks, but is worn. The bore is in good condition and slightly frosted and could use a good cleaning.