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FN Model 1949larger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1116 mm (43.5 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FN Model 1949 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Belgium[source] | — |
| In service | 1948 — Present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Korean War Darul Islam rebellion Suez Crisis Permesta rebellion PRRI rebellion Congo Crisis Dominican Civil War Falklands War |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Dieudonné Saive[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1947[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | FN Herstal[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1948–1961[source] | — |
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| No. built | 176,000[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield 7.92×57mm Mauser 7×57mm Mauser 7.62×51mm NATO 7.65×53mm Argentine[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston , tilting bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round fixed box magazine , 20-round detachable box magazine in Argentine 7.62×51mm NATO conversions[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights / OIP 4x Telescopic sight on Belgium Sniper rifle[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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