This is a gas operated semi-automatic rifle. These rifles were actually designed before WWII, however when Germany was in the process of taking over Belgium, a group of FN engineers fled to England with the plans for the rifle. The model was introduced in 1949 after the war ended. The right side of the receiver is marked with the one line address and the top of the chamber is marked with the Colombian crest. The matching serial number appears on the right side of the chamber, bolt and receiver rail. Shrouded front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters, 10 round magazine and mounted with a one piece pistol grip stock with matching handguard, sling swivels and replacement rubber recoil pad. Complete with an unmarked Model 1949 bayonet with smooth wooden handle and metal scabbard.

Very fine. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear. The stock is fine with overall scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet and scabbard are both very good plus.

This is an excellent example of the Egyptian version of the Swedish Ljungmann rifle. This rifle uses a direct gas-operated design which is the same type of operating mechanism as used in the AR15/M16 series of rifles. It was originally developed in 1942 and was employed by Egypt in the postwar years. It uses a ten round detachable box magazine and has a military tangent style rear sight adjustable marked in Farsi. The rifle has a hooded front sight with a fixed blade and a unique one-piece muzzle brake and recoil compensator. The left side of the receiver is marked with the small crest for the Egyptian factory. The various markings and serial numbers are in Farsi. Mounted with a full length pistol grip stock with matching handguard, smooth steel buttplate and brown leather sling.

Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus original finish with a few light scuffs. The stock and handguard are also excellent with a few minor pressure dents and minor handling marks. The sling is fine. The mechanics are excellent.