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The FN Model 1949, also known as the FN-49 or SAFN, is a battle rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive, who would later be the lead designer of the more famous and widely-used [[FN FAL]]. Design work on the Model 1949 began late in 1938, but was severely delayed by the German occupation of Belgium in World War II. The design was completed in 1947, and put into production in 1949. The Model 1949 was not widely adopted, as surplus [[M1 Garand]] rifles were being widely exported by the time the design was completed, but it was used by Belgian forces in the Korean War.
'''The FN Model 1949 can be seen in the following films and anime used by the following actors:'''
'''The FN Model 1949 can be seen in the following films and anime used by the following actors:'''
[[Image:FN 1949.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FN Model 1949 7.62x51mm NATO, .30-06, 7.92x57mm, 7x57mm, 7.65x53mm Argentine]]
[[Image:FN 1949.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FN Model 1949 7.62x51mm NATO, .30-06, 7.92x57mm, 7x57mm, 7.65x53mm Argentine]]

Revision as of 15:12, 9 October 2012

The FN Model 1949, also known as the FN-49 or SAFN, is a battle rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive, who would later be the lead designer of the more famous and widely-used FN FAL. Design work on the Model 1949 began late in 1938, but was severely delayed by the German occupation of Belgium in World War II. The design was completed in 1947, and put into production in 1949. The Model 1949 was not widely adopted, as surplus M1 Garand rifles were being widely exported by the time the design was completed, but it was used by Belgian forces in the Korean War.

The FN Model 1949 can be seen in the following films and anime used by the following actors:

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FN Model 1949 7.62x51mm NATO, .30-06, 7.92x57mm, 7x57mm, 7.65x53mm Argentine

Specifications

(1949 - 1956)

  • Type: Rifle
  • Caliber(s): .30-06 Springfield, 8x57mm IS, 7x57mm, 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.65x53mm Argentine
  • Weight: 9.5 lbs (4.31 kg)
  • Length: 43.54 in (111.6 cm)
  • Barrel length(s): 23.23 in (59 cm)
  • Capacity: 10, 20
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
City of God Seu Jorge Knockout Ned 2002

Anime

Title Character Note Date
Trinity Blood Royal Guardsmen 2005


See Also

  • FN Herstal - A list of all firearms manufactured by FN Herstal.
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