![]() ![]() There were other designs in use as well but they were not mass-produced or issued for general military use. M-1 Garand, Soviet SVT 38 & 40, and the German G-43 all saw action. WWII Saw the first widespread use of semi-automatic battle rifles. This was to be accomplished under the license from Mauser, with technical assistance of Ludwig Loewe of Berlin. In 1889, Fabrique Nationale (or FN) was founded by a group of Belgian investors for the purpose of manufacturing Mauser rifles for Belgian army. The top of the receiver is marked with a faded Argentinean crest. Markings: There is no visible import mark. Caliber: 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm) Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine. The highest serial number I've seen is 6337. There were about 6,000 Luxembourg contract FN-49s delivered. ![]() The rifle is in original excellent condition, as most of these tend to be today. This is a discussion on SPR serial numbers within the FN Bolt Action Rifles forums, part of the FN Rifles & Shotguns Forum category I have an FN/USRA SPR bought early 2005 serial 'FG106XX' The serial is engraved with an etching tool and is rough and crude. Fn 49 Rifle Serial Numbers By netfrapowsno1972 Follow | Public
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