The FN49 in 30-06 had long been a “buy it on sight” rifle for me.
I have never seen one.
I’m very jelly.
The FN49 in 30-06 had long been a “buy it on sight” rifle for me.
I have never seen one.
I’m very jelly.
I remember when versions in 7mm were selling for $79 by mail order.
Never had the $79 at the right moment.
Nice looking rifle.
A great rifle, acquisition, and discussion. Congrats.
I feel reasonably well defensively covered in post-ban Washington with this duo, the .30-06 FN 49 and my FN Mk III .40 High Power...
Best, Jon
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Certified Glock Armorer
Very interesting looking rifle! Never seen or heard of them before today.
I take it the 7 mm versions are 7x57?
Correct. They're reportedly quite gentle to shoot as well.Originally Posted by ccmdfd
Best, Jon
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Certified Glock Armorer
I'd be down for a 7mm version myself.
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Same. Would love to get myself a 7mm FN49.
A good friend has one of the South American contract rifles in .30-06 (Venezuela?) and while it is a good shooter it looks pretty rough compared to yours. Congrats on that find. Daddy of the FAL.
And to think that when I woke up this morning, I didn't even know I needed another rifle...
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