Up for auction is an exceptional Venezuelan Contract FN-49 semi-automatic rifle chambered in the highly desirable 7mm Mauser cartridge. With only 8,003 rifles manufactured for the Venezuelan contract, this is one of the scarcer and more sought-after variations of the FN-49 among advanced collectors. This example retains all visible matching serial numbers, an important indicator of originality that collectors carefully evaluate. The rifle also exhibits the correct features associated with the Venezuelan contract, including the distinctive corrugated steel buttplate, a defining characteristic that helps identify this desirable variation. The stock remains in excellent condition with only a few light handling marks, preserving its attractive military appearance, while the metal finish is in very good condition with only a few minor handling marks. The bore exhibits light frosting while retaining strong rifling, and the rifle functions with good mechanical operation. No visible import marks are present on the rifle. The combination of matching numbers, correct Venezuelan contract configuration, and excellent overall preservation makes this an outstanding example for the discerning military firearms collector.

The FN-49 was Fabrique Nationale's first successful self-loading military rifle and was manufactured under contract for a limited number of nations during the postwar period. Among these contracts, the Venezuelan rifles are considered one of the most desirable due to their comparatively limited production of just 8,003 examples and their unique chambering in 7mm Mauser. Collectors place a premium on rifles retaining their matching numbers, original military configuration, and contract-specific features such as the correct corrugated buttplate. Well-preserved examples such as this, exhibiting strong originality and the proper characteristics of the Venezuelan contract, are seldom encountered and represent an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the finest variations within the FN-49 family.

Barrel Length: 23 inches
Bore Condition: Frosty bore with strong rifling
Matching Numbers: All visible numbers appear to match
Finish Condition: Very good finish with few wear marks from handling
Mechanical Condition: Good mechanical operation

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Make: FN Herstal
Model: FN49
Serial # - Firearms: 1674
Caliber: 7mm Mauser

• Make: FN Herstal
• Model: FN49
• Serial # - Firearms: 1674
• Caliber: 7mm Mauser
• Estimate - Range: 2,000-2,500