| Fabrique Nationale, Model: M1949 Argentina contract, Cal: 7.62x5...
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$1326
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$800 |
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2024-05-31 23:11:01 |
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Fabrique Nationale, Model: M1949 Argentina contract, Cal: 7.62x51mm, MFG: early 1950's, S/N: 0792, Semi-auto rifle, 23'' barrel. The semi-pistol grip walnut stock is very good. Stock has small nicks, dings, dents, scratches & wear from use/age. Stock has no visible markings. The metal finish rates 85% overall with spots of light wear & scratches. Left side of receiver is marked with Belgian proof marks, & ''FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL BELGIQUE''. The receiver ring is marked ''ARA'' in a box, the Argentina coat of arms, & S/N. Bottom end of barrel is marked in electro pencil ''308W AR TOS WPB 71''. The ''ARA'' marking is a Argentina navy marking. Bolt is S/N matched. Bore is good. Its bright but has thinned rifling & a spot of light pitting. Barrel holds a blade front sight with protective ears. The receiver holds a tangent aperture rear sight marked 1 to 10. stock carries a steel trapdoor buttplate, the finish has been worn away. Stock has bottom sling loops. Rifle comes with a bayonet & one 20 Rd. magazine. Argentina was the 8th & last country to get a contact for these rifles & ordered 5,536 in 7.63x54mm Argentine for use in their navy in 1953. Some time in the mid to late 60's Argentina converted most of the rifles they had to 7.62x51mm. The conversion was done by Metalurgica Centro (formally Fabrica de Armas Halcon). They also made the proprietary 20 round mags for these converted rifles. FFL or C&R Req. - Value: 1600 to 3200
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