Manufactured between 1949 and 1956 as part of the Venezuelan contract, with Venezuelan crest marked on the top of the receiver. It has matching serial numbers, one-line FN address on the right side of the receiver, slotted, detachable muzzle brake, bayonet lug, battle sights, a handguard, and a pistol grip stock with "FUERZAS ARMADAS/VENEZUELA" cartouche on the right, sling swivels, and a ribbed buttplate.