Fabrique Nationale FN Egyptian FN49 FN-49 8mm Mauser Semi-Auto Rifle, C&R

SOLD FOR: $1325

LSB#: 210427DR19

Make: Fabrique Nationale (FN).

Model: 1949 (FN 49), Egyptian Contract Rifle

Serial Number: 14124

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950

Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)

Action Type: Semi Auto, Clip-Fed Box Magazine

Markings: There bottom of the barrel has an incomplete import mark, “CAI ST ALB. BT / M49 ???”. The top of the receiver is marked with an Egyptian crown crest. The right side of the receiver is marked with Belgian proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE_HERSTAL BELGIQUE”, “14124” and with an Arabic serial number. The Arabic serial number is found again on the left of the barrel, on the bolt, carrier, and the left of the receiver cover. The gas tube cap is marked with Arabic characters. The receiver cover has Belgian proofs. The exposed markings have a white paint-fill.

Barrel Length: Approximately 23 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a base between two protective ears. The rear sight is an aperture tangent sight marked with Arabic numbers, adjustable for windage and mounted to the receiver cover.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a nosecap, barrel band, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, brass buttplate, brass marking disk on the right of the butt, and sling swivels front and rear. There is a two-piece smooth walnut handguard held in place by the barrel band. The stock has some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There are some scattered areas of thinning finish. There is a cracked patch-repair on the left-front and a crack on the left at the front edge of the receiver. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered wear and has gone to a light patina. Overall, the stock is in about Good-Very Good condition as refinished and repaired.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is infrequent light finish wear scattered throughout. The most notable wear is on the muzzle-end of the barrel and on the nosecap. There are some other scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cocking indicator is located at the bottom front of the trigger guard. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a magazine that shows scattered finish wear and a strong spring. It is in about Very Good condition.

Our Assessment: This FN 49 was made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale for the Egyptian Military around 1950. The Arabic markings on the metal are still deep and the serialized parts match. This is a rifle for the collector who loves to shoot. An 8mm semi auto should be a lot of fun out at the range. Please see our photos and good luck!