
The FN Model 1949, also known as the SAFN-49, is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonne Saive and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium. It was introduced in 1949 and was adopted by several nations worldwide. The rifle uses a short-recoil, tilting-bolt operating system derived from the Browning Automatic Rifle. It is chambered primarily in .30-06 Springfield, 7.62x39mm Soviet, 8mm Mauser, and 7.65x53mm Argentine. The FN-49 features a detachable 10-round magazine and an adjustable gas regulator system. The rifle is known for its robust construction and reliable operation. It was a significant advancement over the bolt-action rifles it replaced in many military services.
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