This rifle was manufactured between 1949 and 1956 as part of the Venezuelan contract and has the Venezuelan coat of arms marked on the top of the receiver. It has matching serial numbers, the one line FN address on the right side of the receiver, a muzzle brake, bayonet lug, battle sights, a handguard, and a pistol grip stock with "FUERZAZ ARMADAS/VENEZUELAS" stamp on the right, sling swivels, and a ribbed buttplate.