![]() ![]() ![]() There are at least 3 different serial number ranges where the Egyptian-contract FN-49s have the scope mount dovetail machined in the left receiver rail. This feature is supposedly for an alternate position for the sling in some shooting positions (although I have never read any military tech manual issued by Egypt that would confirm this use). Perhaps due to the British influence in Egypt this feature was adopted for these last 2,500 Egyptians. Gyrene - On the middle sling swivel, this feature is similar that that used on many of the sniper rifles in the United Kingdom, the LeeEnfield No. And yes i have the original firing pin system so far no problems, think it is two piece have not shot that rifle in quite a while, have to dig her out now. GREAT SHOOTERS THO,love shooting mine.The fabrique Natoinale,is the maker of the rifle they were all made in belgium then exported in various calibers to other countries, every egyptian model i have seen was in 8mm, but have seen them in 06.7mm mauser.308.7.65 argentine. So i try and stick to milsurp or steel cased. I own an egyptian fn-49 as well from what i understand those are the unit markings it was issued to when it was issued for service and rifle numbers, i could be wrong, but what i was told the arabic on the disc meant, they were all imported so not the makers mark, i delved into it to find out and that was the answer i kept getting,unit markings.but i am no expert, great rifles tho love mine but is h*ll on brass, likes to dent it up pretty bad no matter what gas setting. ![]() Just take care with ammunition selection and make sure the rifle has a two-piece firing pin in order to reduce the chance of a slam-fire/out-of-battery event. Hi every one i hope somebody know something about the FN 49 rifle. The number of sniper rifles used by Luxembourg was also small. Belgium had a total of 262 FN49 sniper rifles. Any chance that's the serial number of the rifle? The '6' (I know, it's not a six) at the top and the 'y' at the bottom of the photo are extra, as are the three numbers at the left of the picture (the 'rrv'). The text wrapping around the right side of the disc, as you look at your photo translates to 'Egyptian Army'. The example pictured in Wayne Johnson's book on the FN-49 (get one if you can find one) also does not have the extra info. Certainly it has more than is on my rifle (just three hours drive south of yours by the way). I'm far from an FN-49 expert, but that disk seems to have more data struck into it than most. ![]()
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