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Small arms1948 — Present
Battle rifle
FN Model 1949 is a battle rifle originating in Belgium. It was built by FN Herstal. Reported operators include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Somalia, Venezuela, Zaire.
BelgiumFN Model 1949
The Smithsonian Institution · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · ModifiedBattle rifle
Belgium
1948 — Present
See Users
Korean War Darul Islam rebellion Suez Crisis Permesta rebellion PRRI rebellion Congo Crisis Dominican Civil War Falklands War
Dieudonné Saive
1947
FN Herstal
1948–1961
176,000
4.31 kg (9 lb 8 oz)
1116 mm (43.5 in)
590 mm (23.2 in)
.30-06 Springfield 7.92×57mm Mauser 7×57mm Mauser 7.62×51mm NATO 7.65×53mm Argentine
Gas-operated short-stroke piston , tilting bolt
10-round fixed box magazine , 20-round detachable box magazine in Argentine 7.62×51mm NATO conversions
Iron sights / OIP 4x Telescopic sight on Belgium Sniper rifle
Argentina
Belgium
Brazil
Colombia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Ethiopia
Indonesia
Luxembourg
Somalia SAFN variant from FN
Venezuela
Zaire
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | 1.116 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 1.116 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
FN Model 1949 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina Belgium
Brazil
Colombia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Ethiopia
Indonesia
Luxembourg
Somalia
VenezuelaArgentina, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Somalia, Venezuela, Zaire
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