looking for info on FN-49 Semi-Automatic Rifle

CHEVELLE427

don't have much info for now, don't even have a caliber yet.
from what i have found anything but 3006 would be HTF

NOT SURE IF I WANT TO TRADE FOR IT OR NOT

and so far i have no idea what the FN49 is worth.

trade gun is listed local for $1000



FN-49 Semi-Automatic Rifle
(a.k.a. SAFN-49 or Model 49 ABL)

Don McManus

7.92 X 57, Egyptian, $ 750.00 BIN:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=198220167

CHEVELLE427

quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
7.92 X 57, Egyptian, $ 750.00 BIN:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=198220167



thanks for the link i searched it but nothing showed up.

guess i put the wrong info in the search[B)]

rufe-snow

FN 49"s were made in a number of different variations and calibers. Until you know which specific one is offered, no way we can help you. Unless it's a really rare variation in factory original condition, $1000 seems like some BS artists fantasy to me. Things are in the toilet big-time as far as the economy and jobs are concerned now. $1000 FN-49's aren't going to be fast sellers, IMHO.

CHEVELLE427

quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
FN 49"s were made in a number of different variations and calibers. Until you know which specific one is offered, no way we can help you. Unless it's a really rare variation in factory original condition, $1000 seems like some BS artists fantasy to me. Things are in the toilet big-time as far as the economy and jobs are concerned now. $1000 FN-49's aren't going to be fast sellers, IMHO.


from what i have found so far it is about a $500 gun unless it is in a rare cal, saw a pic and it is far from mint,

UPDATE IT IS A 3006

most common one made it seems. didnt have a date to be found so im told

1KYDSTR

There were quite a few different military contracts for the FN49, even though it's service life was short. 30-06 could be Luxembourg...that's not a commonly encountered contract. Several SA countries adopted it, but those were mostly 7MM x 57 or 308 nato later in production. What is the crest on the reciever ring?

rufe-snow

There is also some Colombian 30-06's around, ran into one awhile back.

If the crest/marking on the receiver is "ABL", it probably is worth a grand.

charliemeyer007

I like the design. All the ones I looked a long time ago were in 8mm with dark bores. New barrels were available at a good price but about half of the actions broke tring to remove the worn barrels so I lost interest in them.