FN SAFN-49 Luxembourg Contract Semi-Auto Rifle in .30-06 (Early 1950s, 23-inch Barrel)
This FN-49 is a Luxembourg Contract SAFN-49 semi-automatic rifle made by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium in the early 1950s. It is chambered in .30-06 and features a 23-inch barrel, a 10+1 capacity, and iron sights with a receiver-mounted rear aperture sight scale marked 1–10. Multiple metal components show the visible serial number 5643, and the rifle has a wood stock and wood upper handguard.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The finish appears to have been refinished. Refer to pictures.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round detachable steel box magazine (FN-49 / SAFN-49 pattern)
This Luxembourg Contract SAFN-49 uses a gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a tilting bolt. A left-side charging handle provides manual operation and administrative handling consistent with the FN-49 pattern.
The rifle is equipped with iron sights, including a protected front post/blade with protective wings and a receiver-mounted rear aperture sight with an elevation slide/ramp. The rear sight scale is marked 1–10, matching the markings noted on the rifle.
Furniture is wood, with a wood upper handguard and a steel buttplate. The buttplate includes a hinged trapdoor storage compartment, and the stock shows a visible marking that appears as "8587."
Additional visible configuration details include front and rear sling hardware, two barrel bands/retainers, and receiver marking text including "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE – HERSTAL BELGIQUE, AL."