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Lot #3651
Lot #3653

Lot 3652: Excellent FN 1949 Venezuelan Contract Sniper Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 3652: Excellent FN 1949 Venezuelan Contract Sniper Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Excellent FN 1949 Venezuelan Contract Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1949 Or Safn 49-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7x57 mm
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: matte black
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4797
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 287
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Tangent rear sight and blade front sight with side protectors, flash hider, bayonet lug mounted on bottom of barrel, and detachable magazine. Clear Venezuelan crest on the receiver ring, with the right side of the receiver marked with the one line FN address. Correct scope base numbered with the last three digits 537 matching the gun number 7537 with commercial Leupold 2x7 vari-XII scope with quick release lens covers and Echo mount. Smooth pistol grip stock with finger groove forearm, hand guard, and leather sling. Buttstock has a clear Venezuelan cartouche.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The rifle retains 99% original matte black finish with some wear on the edges and some very scattered minor handling marks. There is a shallow gash on the buttstock (right side), otherwise the wood is excellent with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The scope optics are clear.



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