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FABRIQUE NATIONALE M49 (SAFN) 7.92 X 57MM (8MM MAUSER) Guns International #: 103600038 Seller's Inventory #: 4883213 Category: FN Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Bass Pro - Orlando Member Since: 4/22/25 State: Florida Zip: 32819 Country: United States Phone: (407) 563-5200 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 15 Total Number of Listings: 138 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: About Us: Ask for the Gun Library Click to Visit Cabela's Bass Pro Used Guns website - Fill in the Sellers Inventory # in the Pre-Owned Gun search and check out immediately. Description: You'll find the FN Herstal 1949 (SAFN-49) rifle represents a sophisticated post-WWII semi-automatic battle rifle featuring a distinctive gas-operated tilting bolt system. Weighing 9.5 pounds with primary chamberings in .30-06 Springfield and 7x57mm (8mm Mauser), it's built with steel receiver construction and wooden stock. This collectible military surplus firearm offers comprehensive insights into transitional rifle design evolution. Gas-operated semi-automatic rifle with distinctive tilting bolt system weighing 9.5 pounds in classic wooden stock configuration. Primarily chambered in .30-06 Springfield and 7x57mm (8mm Mauser) with 10-round semi-fixed magazine loaded via stripper clips. Features 22-inch military or 20-inch civilian barrel with steel receiver, wooden stock, and adjustable gas system. Collectible military surplus firearm with hammer-cocking indicator, dust cover, and optional left-side optical sight mounting. Belgian engineering excellence manifested in the SAFN-49's robust gas-operated mechanism, which employed a distinctive tilting bolt system that differentiated it from contemporary semi-automatic designs. You'll find this rifle weighs 9.5 pounds with its classic wooden stock configuration. The gas-operated action cycles reliably across multiple chamberings, while the tilting bolt ensures consistent lockup and extraction throughout semi-automatic operation. You'll find the FN-49's specifications reflect its design as a robust military rifle optimized for battlefield reliability. The rifle's 4.3 kg weight and 1,201 mm overall length positioned it competitively among contemporary semi-automatic rifles of the era. Understanding these technical parameters helps you evaluate the weapon's operational capabilities and manufacturing standards. The FN-49's substantial heft of approximately 9.5 pounds unloaded reflected its robust military construction and full-size infantry rifle design. Fabrique Nationale's metal construction with black enamel finish, linseed oil-treated wood stock, adjustable gas system, dust cover, and 10-round semi-fixed magazine all contributed to this weight. You'll find this mass provided stability during firing sequences. Moving beyond the rifle's overall dimensions, barrel specifications varied significantly across FN-49 production runs depending on their intended military or civilian applications. You'll find the FN-49 rifle featured 22-inch barrels for military contracts with Belgium, Egypt, and Argentina, while civilian models used 20-inch configurations. When examining the FN-49's construction materials, you'll discover the rifle employed traditional steel and wood components typical of mid-20th century military firearms. The fixed wooden stock provided durability and stability, while the gas-operated mechanism utilized machined steel components. The tilting bolt action featured precision-engineered steel parts, with metal surfaces receiving black enamel finishing for corrosion resistance and military serviceability. Chambering versatility distinguished the FN-49 from many contemporary military rifles, as FN Herstal engineered the platform to accommodate multiple cartridge specifications based on purchasing nations' requirements. Fabrique Nationale produced these rifles primarily in .30-06 Springfield (three-quarters of production), with additional variants in 7x57mm Mauser, 7.92x57mm Mauser, and 7.65x53mm Argentine. Egyptian forces utilized these adaptable rifles extensively. Beyond cartridge compatibility, the FN-49's feeding system centered on a 10-round, semi-fixed magazine that operators loaded using stripper clips—a configuration that balanced ammunition capacity with manufacturing practicality. The FN-49's trigger mechanism delivers a pull weight ranging from 4 to 6 pounds, engineered to balance precision shooting requirements with battlefield reliability standards. You'll find the trigger pull adjustable via a set screw located within the trigger guard assembly. Early production FN-49 variants exhibited heavier pull weights compared to later manufactured models. Proper maintenance ensures consistent trigger pull throughout operational service life. 7.92x57mm SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: 12/31/1949 Chambers: 10+1 - Fixed Magazine / Stripper Clip Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Very Good Barrels: 23.2" - 4 Grooves RH Twist Triggers: Adjustable Stock Dimensions: Overall Length 43.5 Butt Pad: Steel pad Weight: 9 lb 8 oz Sights: "Shielded Front Post, Tangent Aperture Rear Item Location: Orlando, FL