Home > FN MODEL 1949
| FN 1949 Specifications
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| Cartridge:
| 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser
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| System of operation:
| gas-operated; tilting bolt
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| Length:
| 1116 mm (43.54 in)
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| Weight:
| 4.31 kg (9lb 8oz)
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| Barrel:
| 590 mm (23.23 in)
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| Rifling:
| 4 grooves, right hand twist
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| Magazine capacity:
| 10 rounds
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| Magazine type:
| -
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| Rafe of fire:
| -
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| Sights:
| standard iron
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| Country of origin:
| Belgium
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| In production:
| 1950-58
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The Belgian FN 1949 completed development in 1949. In addition to being used in Belgium, it was exported in various calibres to Argentine, Brazil, Columbia, Egypt, Luxembourg & Venezuela. It was known for being a reliable but costly rifle.
Semi-automatic rifles
