FN SAFN-49 Venezuelan Contract 7x57mm Semi-Auto Rifle, 23" Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Gas, 10-Round Internal Magazine
This FN SAFN Model 1949 Venezuelan-contract rifle is a Belgian-made, early Cold War semi-automatic chambered in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm). It features the Venezuelan national crest on the receiver ring, Belgian proof marks, and factory receiver rail markings. The rifle uses a gas-operated, tilting-bolt system with an adjustable gas plug, a 23" barrel with a muzzle brake, and a fixed internal 10-round magazine loaded by stripper clips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is a large crack in the fore-end. The rifle shows wear and handling with scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Bayonet with scabbard
- Leather sling (installed)
The Venezuelan-contract configuration is identified by the national crest on the receiver ring and the left receiver rail legend: "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE - HERSTAL - BELGIQUE." Belgian proof marks are present. The receiver is steel with a blued finish, set into a full-length military wood stock with a two-piece wood handguard.
Mechanically, it runs a gas-operated, tilting-bolt action with an adjustable gas system using a knurled plug on the right side. Charging and ejection are from the right. A fixed internal 10-round magazine is fed via stripper clips, and a bayonet lug is fitted at the muzzle.
The 23" barrel is equipped with a muzzle brake. Sighting is via iron sights: a protected front post with ears and a tangent ladder rear sight graduated 1-10. The rifle retains military furniture including sling swivels, a single barrel band, and a serrated steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
This is a full-size, early Cold War FN SAFN-49 built in Belgium. It retains contract-correct features and markings, including the crest and factory legends, and has matching serial numbers on the receiver and bolt carrier.