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FN49 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
FN49 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 35517. Bbl. 23 1/4". Receiver ring is marked on top w/ royal Egyptian crown & Egyptian lettering. Marked on left side w/ Belgian proof. Right side has repeat S# in Egyptian. Right receiver rail is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE". Receiver cover has Arabic S# on right side. Tangent aperture rear sight adj. for windage graduated w/ Arabic numbers. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Bayonet lug is present. European walnut stock set. Unmarked brass disk on right side of butt. Brass trap buttplate. Military type leather 1" carry strap. 10 rd. non detachable mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet & scabbard in good overall condition. CONDITION: stock set has attractive original finish w/ light wear, scattered handling marks, dowel repair at heel. Metal retains 80% original finish w/ light wear & scattered handling marks. Notable flaking on bottom of mag. Good bore w/ lightly worn lands. PROVENANCE: from the estate collections of Charles P. Obremski. (22-1346/RW). CURIO. $500-800.