The FN Model 49, also known as the SAFN-49, is a historic Belgian semi-automatic military rifle developed by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in the years surrounding World War II. Designed by Dieudonné Saive, the rifle was adopted by several countries and produced in multiple national configurations and chamberings. The 8mm Mauser (7.92×57mm) version is associated with Belgian and Egyptian military production and is of interest to collectors of postwar military firearms and FN history.
Component
| Component | Specification / Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fabrique Nationale (FN) |
| Model | FN Model 49 / SAFN-49 |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Type | Semi-automatic military rifle |
| Chambering | 8mm Mauser / 7.92×57mm |
| Designer | Dieudonné Saive |
| Operating system | Gas-operated, semi-automatic |
| Receiver | Steel military rifle receiver |
| Barrel | 8mm Mauser barrel assembly |
| Stock | Traditional military-style wooden stock |
| Handguard | Wooden upper handguard |
| Magazine | Detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Military-pattern front and rear sight assemblies |
| Finish | Varies according to production, arsenal, and refurbishment history |
| Production era | Late 1940s–1950s |
| Historical users | Belgium, Egypt, Luxembourg, Indonesia, and other users |
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