I have been running FN-49 surveys on a number of Boards for several months. I now have data for
305 FN-49 rifles in my data base. We have learned a lot about the FN-49 as a result of Board member’s contributions.
I would appreciate it if all FN-49 owners on this Board would participate in this survey. The more rifles in the data base - the more we learn. You may post your results on this thread, or if your prefer, email me direct at [email protected].If you are interested in the survey results as of March 2nd (3,500 words!), they are posted on the FAL Files Board at:
FN-49 Survey Results SURVEY QUESTIONS:Notes:I only capture serial numbers down to a block of 100 numbers (i.e., 99XX) and I DO NOT retain any names with the data. This limits the fidelity of the data, but protects everyone’s privacy. Please replace the last 2 numbers of your serial number with “XXs” unless your serial number is 3 digits or less – then use one “X.”
The “scope cut” is a shallow female dovetail, .5” in height, that runs along the left receiver rail. The upper part of the dovetail is visible – the lower end of the dovetail is usually at or slightly below the stock.
Egyptian Contract (8x57 chambering – 7.92x57 for you purists):Serial Number
Receiver ring crest (crown or eagle)?
Have scope cut on left receiver rail?
Have a middle sling swivel located about 2” in front of the magazine?
Have a reinforcing crossbolt in the stock?
Optional question: Is the bolt machined to take a firing pin safety stop? (This machining is in the top of the bolt and is milled down into the firing pin channel on the aft end of the bolt). If so, does the bolt serial number match the receiver serial number?
Venezuelan Contract (7x57 chambering):Serial number
Have a circular “Fuerzas Armadas Venezuela” cartouche on the right side of the buttstock?
Does the rear guard screw (behind trigger guard) have a small lock screw?
Optional question: Have a 2-piece or 1-piece handguard? (requires loosening the lower band in order to wiggle the handguards to find out).
Note: It’s generally accepted that all Venezuelans had the scope cut and muzzle brake so I am not surveying for that data.
Argentine Contract (7.62x51 chambering w/detachable box magazine):Serial number
Have scope cut on the left receiver rail?
Have an “ARA” cartouche on the buttstock? On left side or right side?
Note: If you have an Argentine in the original 7.65 chambering, please feel free to share your good fortune with the rest of us!
30-06 RIFLESWhich Contract? (check receiver ring marking – see legend below)
Serial number
Have scope cut on the left receiver rail?
Which buttplate? (stamped steel w/trap OR ridged steel with no trap OR, for Colombian rifles only, a rubber pad?)
Have a reinforcing crossbolt in the stock just below the receiver ring?
Receiver ring legend:
“AL” = Luxembourg
“ABL” = Belgian
Columbia has National Crest
“FP” & Lion = Congo
“ALRI”/”ADRI”/”AURI” = Indonesia
Brazil = unknown – probably National Crest
*************************************That’s it. Thanks in advance to all contributors.
Goose