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mbwarner · March 1, 2009, 06:08 PM

I recently acquired a Venezuela Fn49 7 x 57 in excellent condition, except it's missing the flash hider. It has the threaded cap in place, that seems to match the rifle.

Three questions I have that perhaps you can answer--
1. Are any Venezuela contract rifles known to have been delivered without the flash hider?
2. Where can I obtain an appearance-correct flash hider?
3. All part numbers match, except that the bolt carrier is not numbered. Is this correct, or is it a replacement bolt carrier?

March 1, 2009, 06:08 PM	#44
mbwarner Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Northeast Oregon State Posts: 2	I recently acquired a Venezuela Fn49 7 x 57 in excellent condition, except it's missing the flash hider. It has the threaded cap in place, that seems to match the rifle. Three questions I have that perhaps you can answer-- 1. Are any Venezuela contract rifles known to have been delivered without the flash hider? 2. Where can I obtain an appearance-correct flash hider? 3. All part numbers match, except that the bolt carrier is not numbered. Is this correct, or is it a replacement bolt carrier?