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Lot 460: Fabrique Nationale Luxembourg Contract Model 1949 Rifle

Excellent Fabrique Nationale Luxembourg Contract Model 1949 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Lot 460: Fabrique Nationale Luxembourg Contract Model 1949 Rifle

Excellent Fabrique Nationale Luxembourg Contract Model 1949 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Excellent Fabrique Nationale Luxembourg Contract Model 1949 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1949 Or Safn 49-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2014
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 381
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Bright overall with strong rifling.
Description:

The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949, also referred to as the FN-49 or SAFN, was used by a number of countries in military service between 1948-1982. Originally designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonne Saive in 1947, who also designed the FAL, its successor. Blade front and tangent rear sights, "AL" (Armee Luxembourg) mark on top of the chamber, "(flaming bomb) 0" on the left. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, top cover, bolt, bolt carrier and stock. Fitted with a smooth hardwood stock with a steel buttplate and a green canvas sling.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% plus original black enamel finish, showing some light scratches on the metal and shallow dents in the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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