Fabrique Nationale Herstal Belgium FNH SCAR 17S 16” 7.62×51 Semi-Auto Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,376.01
LSB#: LSB250527BS014
Make: FNH (Fabrique Nationale Herstal) Belgium
Model: SCAR 17S
Serial Number: HC64235
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62x51mm nato
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, gas piston driven, two position gas block, reciprocating charging handle, bullet button magazine release, folding stock rifle fed by AR-15 pattern magazines. The rifle has an upgraded Geiselle trigger.
Markings: Left side of the receiver is marked “FN COLUMBUS SC” and “FN HERSTAL BELGIUM SCAR 17S cal. 7.62×51 HC64235”.
Barrel Length: 16”, 18 with the flash hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a flip up hooded post and the rear sight is an adjustable L-type flip up aperture. The upper has a 15” picatinny rail for the mounting of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a synthetic adjustable folding buttstock with an adjustable cheek rest and rubber buttpad. The pistol grip is a Magpul A2 style pistol grip. The LOP measures 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fully extended buttstock. The forend is an aftermarket three Parker Mountain Machine picatinny rail sections mounted to it. Overall the furniture set is in to Excellent condition showing only minor handling marks and some minor marks from the Kinect rails.
Type of Finish: FDE
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The feed ramps are smooth and shiny. There is no erosion in the bore. The muzzle device is clean. If this rifle has been fired outside of factory testing it was very little. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle is in Excellent Overall condition showing only minor signs of handling with no notable marks or marrs.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle has a bullet button magazine release and a reciprocating charging handle. 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: This rifle includes eight 10 round magazines and 3 magazine pouches.
Our Assessment: The FN SCAR 17S is a modern battle rifle built for those who demand reliability, modularity, and performance in a 7.62×51 NATO platform. Manufactured by the legendary Fabrique Nationale Herstal and imported through FN America in Columbia, South Carolina, the SCAR 17S is a civilian-legal adaptation of the SCAR-H, developed under USSOCOM’s SCAR program. This example showcases FN’s iconic monolithic upper with a full-length top rail, folding and adjustable stock with cheek riser, and ambidextrous controls. It’s also been enhanced with premium aftermarket upgrades including a Geissele trigger and three Parker Mountain Machine picatinny rail segments for accessories. The rifle includes eight 10-round magazines and three pouches.
With a clean bore, crisp trigger, and only light evidence of use, this SCAR 17S presents in Excellent condition and is more than ready for duty—whether that’s precision shooting from a bench, perimeter defense, or practical 3-Gun competition. The included bullet button and 10-round magazines ensure California compliance while retaining the rugged versatility and premium engineering this platform is known for. Collectors of modern military-inspired rifles will appreciate the Belgian pedigree, while practical users will find its soft recoil and battle-tested durability make it a go-to rifle in the .308 category. Please see our photos for this rifle and good luck on your bid! -N.P.
