FN-49 Owner's Room - Page 6

akguy1985 · September 6, 2012, 03:47 AM

sounded like an egyptian by the description, least to me. I've always wanted an FN 49, just never got one.

Siani · September 6, 2012, 06:22 AM

Thanks! Good to know it is what I thought it was. I'll keep an eye on the wrist of the stock, yes indeed. I am not sure this stock is the original though; no armorer's disc and the buttplate is plastic, not brass and has no trapdoor. The wood, as I say, appears to be beech or some other blond wood that has been stained walnut. If I ever find a walnut stock for it, I'll nab it..or I may have a friend have a go with his shop, if he is willing...hmmmmm.

I should be taking her out for gas adjustment and sighting in with a couple of weeks. I am really looking forward to it.

Glad I found this place.

I saw a number of these at a gun show some time ago; they were running around 800 dollars apiece. I did not check to see if they were Egyptian or not.

Siani

Siani · September 6, 2012, 03:43 PM

Next question; did they use bandoliers for the ammo, cartridge belt pouches, or what? Stripper clips were used for the K 98 if memory serves so perhaps something like that would work as well here.

Siani

barnbwt · September 6, 2012, 10:42 PM

Cool, I didn't know there was a FN-49 club

It'd be cool if this was in the Semi-auto section, where it might get some more looks. The FN49 is probably one of, if not the last "curio and relic" as-issued military arm we'll be able to get.

I have a Luxembourg 30-06 that is a joy to shoot; easily the best stock of my milsurps (K31's and VZ58 folder), as much fun to shoot as my FNAR, and as pretty (if not more so) than any Garand. Recently picked up some ancient dies for 30-06, so I'll be getting to shoot it even more now

Obligatory pics:

TCB

Siani · September 7, 2012, 06:23 AM

Very nice!

The only thing that drives me nuts about my SAFN is the dratted screw that holds the bracket holding the upper forward guard in place. I get it off easily enough, to access the gas sleeve, but when it comes time to put the thing back on, the screw doesn't line up and it takes forever with much tinkering and sometimes unladylike language to get the dratted screw back in. I have come close to using a cotter pin or something, for pity's sake.

Running a rod through the holes in the bracket they line up so it isn't bent so far as I can tell. The screw isn't warped. But line up like it ought to without a lot of aggravation? Nope. Weird.

Bad with the good and all that I guess.

Siani

GySgt · January 4, 2013, 02:48 AM

This one that I have is an Early Egyptian Contract, low 4 digit serial # and
is all matching numbers. Came with some extra parts and original FN49 TM manual. Its been a great shooter for me and always attacts attention at the range...

barnbwt · January 5, 2013, 01:34 AM

Nice rifle, and welcome! I dig the flash hider on those Egyptian guns

My 30-06 Luxembourg is kinda plain by comparison (and by noise, too, I suppose

). What kind of groups have you been getting?

If you don't have the no-breaky two piece firing pin, be sure to grab one of those from Numrich so you don't risk slamfires one day

TCB

GySgt · January 5, 2013, 01:42 AM

Thanks BarnBWT appreciate the comment

The Flash Hider does help a lot in groupings, I have gotten 1.7 - 1.5 average groups with it. Ive already updated the firing pin to the 2 piece pin and keept the original as spare. Changed out the weak firing pin spring and that made a nice difference.

I finally locate the actual flash hider most commonly found the the Vennie model FN49 so I plan on changing it over to that one when it comes in and see what groups I get on it and if it makes a difference.

LOL, sure does help on the noise some that I will say.....

tahunua001 · January 5, 2013, 02:33 AM

Run for your lives! It's alive!!!

Gunnutfn49 · January 25, 2013, 11:32 PM

Excited to find this thread. Im almost done putting my grandfathers al fn49 back together. Pics and a field report soon to follow.

Ignition Override · January 26, 2013, 03:15 AM

If you live within range of Newnan, south of Atlanta, you might call and visit "Coyote Arms". They sold me a really good Enfield #4/Mk.1. at a show, very reasonable price, matching bolt, and with a bayo.

Very nice owner, and a family member is a mortician. I like these people.
Think about it-people in That profession hear about Lots of interesting guns etc for sale or disposal....

Last summer at the show up in Gwinnett GA, Coyote Frank had a very nice FN-49, though with a scope attached.

FairWarning · January 29, 2013, 08:32 PM

That is a TRUE beauty, GySgt!

I've been a little wary them based on the reliability problems a friend of mine had with a high mileage one. But one these days, I'll have one..

GySgt · January 30, 2013, 01:45 AM

Thank you Fairwarning, I appreciate the compliment.

Having upgraded the original one piece firing pin to the 2 piece set
and a fresh firing pin spring. I went replaced the original outer recoil spring and the 2 inner recoil spring with fresh ones improved the functioning beyond what I expected. It runs like a fine watch...

RonR6 · February 6, 2013, 10:32 PM

Where is a good place to buy a 49. I used to see many of them
listed in Shotgun News years ago, not anymore.

Grendl · February 21, 2013, 06:05 PM

I just picked up an Egyptian for $600 on GB. They've always got several. Get yours while you still can!

yujin734 · March 18, 2013, 01:34 AM

Just got to this thread and found that there are a few owners around. Retired Army; living here in Hawaii. Just bought a Vennie FN-49, 7x57mm, pristine condition. Along with it was the sling and bayonet and about 500 rds of Chilain cartridges (old and dirty - need cleaning). SN is 4 digits (48xx). Could not beileve the lack of recoil when firing it. I do believe that I will really enjoy this rifle. Any comments any of you may have will be greatly appreciated. Aloha to all.

September 6, 2012, 03:47 AM	#126
akguy1985 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 179	sounded like an egyptian by the description, least to me. I've always wanted an FN 49, just never got one. __________________ Marksman of the mezzanine

September 6, 2012, 06:22 AM	#127
Siani Junior Member Join Date: September 5, 2012 Location: Sunderland, MA Posts: 6	Thanks! Good to know it is what I thought it was. I'll keep an eye on the wrist of the stock, yes indeed. I am not sure this stock is the original though; no armorer's disc and the buttplate is plastic, not brass and has no trapdoor. The wood, as I say, appears to be beech or some other blond wood that has been stained walnut. If I ever find a walnut stock for it, I'll nab it..or I may have a friend have a go with his shop, if he is willing...hmmmmm. I should be taking her out for gas adjustment and sighting in with a couple of weeks. I am really looking forward to it. Glad I found this place. I saw a number of these at a gun show some time ago; they were running around 800 dollars apiece. I did not check to see if they were Egyptian or not. Siani __________________ "We sound our horns for our Patron's grace: Guard and guide us upon the Chase. May our hearts be filled with strength and cheer, And our hunts yield game through all the year." Last edited by Siani; September 6, 2012 at 06:29 AM.

September 6, 2012, 03:43 PM	#128
Siani Junior Member Join Date: September 5, 2012 Location: Sunderland, MA Posts: 6	Next question; did they use bandoliers for the ammo, cartridge belt pouches, or what? Stripper clips were used for the K 98 if memory serves so perhaps something like that would work as well here. Siani __________________ "We sound our horns for our Patron's grace: Guard and guide us upon the Chase. May our hearts be filled with strength and cheer, And our hunts yield game through all the year."

September 6, 2012, 10:42 PM	#129
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 230	Cool, I didn't know there was a FN-49 club It'd be cool if this was in the Semi-auto section, where it might get some more looks. The FN49 is probably one of, if not the last "curio and relic" as-issued military arm we'll be able to get. I have a Luxembourg 30-06 that is a joy to shoot; easily the best stock of my milsurps (K31's and VZ58 folder), as much fun to shoot as my FNAR, and as pretty (if not more so) than any Garand. Recently picked up some ancient dies for 30-06, so I'll be getting to shoot it even more now Obligatory pics: TCB __________________ "Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Guns protect people from people with smaller guns." -Stan Smith

September 7, 2012, 06:23 AM	#130
Siani Junior Member Join Date: September 5, 2012 Location: Sunderland, MA Posts: 6	Very nice! The only thing that drives me nuts about my SAFN is the dratted screw that holds the bracket holding the upper forward guard in place. I get it off easily enough, to access the gas sleeve, but when it comes time to put the thing back on, the screw doesn't line up and it takes forever with much tinkering and sometimes unladylike language to get the dratted screw back in. I have come close to using a cotter pin or something, for pity's sake. Running a rod through the holes in the bracket they line up so it isn't bent so far as I can tell. The screw isn't warped. But line up like it ought to without a lot of aggravation? Nope. Weird. Bad with the good and all that I guess. Siani __________________ "We sound our horns for our Patron's grace: Guard and guide us upon the Chase. May our hearts be filled with strength and cheer, And our hunts yield game through all the year."

January 4, 2013, 02:48 AM	#131
GySgt Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Posts: 3	This one that I have is an Early Egyptian Contract, low 4 digit serial # and is all matching numbers. Came with some extra parts and original FN49 TM manual. Its been a great shooter for me and always attacts attention at the range... Last edited by GySgt; January 4, 2013 at 02:53 AM.

January 5, 2013, 01:34 AM	#132
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 230	Nice rifle, and welcome! I dig the flash hider on those Egyptian guns My 30-06 Luxembourg is kinda plain by comparison (and by noise, too, I suppose ). What kind of groups have you been getting? If you don't have the no-breaky two piece firing pin, be sure to grab one of those from Numrich so you don't risk slamfires one day TCB __________________ "Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Guns protect people from people with smaller guns." -Stan Smith

January 5, 2013, 01:42 AM	#133
GySgt Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Posts: 3	Thanks BarnBWT appreciate the comment The Flash Hider does help a lot in groupings, I have gotten 1.7 - 1.5 average groups with it. Ive already updated the firing pin to the 2 piece pin and keept the original as spare. Changed out the weak firing pin spring and that made a nice difference. I finally locate the actual flash hider most commonly found the the Vennie model FN49 so I plan on changing it over to that one when it comes in and see what groups I get on it and if it makes a difference. LOL, sure does help on the noise some that I will say.....

January 5, 2013, 02:33 AM	#134
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,631	Zombie thread!!!!!!! Run for your lives! It's alive!!! __________________ all guns lost in a tragic smelting accident. I never said half the crap people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin Bean counters told me I couldn't fire a man for being in a wheelchair, did it anyway. Ramps are expensive.-Cave Johnson.

January 25, 2013, 11:32 PM	#135
Gunnutfn49 Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Location: PR of Kalifornia Posts: 77	Excited to find this thread. Im almost done putting my grandfathers al fn49 back together. Pics and a field report soon to follow. __________________ "...and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."-Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan ...What he meant to add was, "unless, of course, all responsible citizens are armed to the teeth."

January 26, 2013, 03:15 AM	#136
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 1,560	If you live within range of Newnan, south of Atlanta, you might call and visit "Coyote Arms". They sold me a really good Enfield #4/Mk.1. at a show, very reasonable price, matching bolt, and with a bayo. Very nice owner, and a family member is a mortician. I like these people. Think about it-people in That profession hear about Lots of interesting guns etc for sale or disposal.... Last summer at the show up in Gwinnett GA, Coyote Frank had a very nice FN-49, though with a scope attached. Last edited by Ignition Override; January 26, 2013 at 03:20 AM.

January 29, 2013, 08:32 PM	#137
FairWarning Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 691	That is a TRUE beauty, GySgt! I've been a little wary them based on the reliability problems a friend of mine had with a high mileage one. But one these days, I'll have one.. __________________ 1944 Mauser byf K98 8mm, K31 7.5 x 55 Swiss, Rem M700 Classic 8mm, 1920s Colt New Service .45 LC, Browning Hi-Power and HK P7 in 9mm, SAIGA .308 22", SKS 7.62x39mm, S&W 686 Plus 6" and Taurus 617 2" in .357 Mag, Ruger MkIII Target 5.5" BB .22LR, Mossberg 500 & Marlin 120 in 12 GA, etc.

January 30, 2013, 01:45 AM	#138
GySgt Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Posts: 3	Thank you Fairwarning, I appreciate the compliment. Having upgraded the original one piece firing pin to the 2 piece set and a fresh firing pin spring. I went replaced the original outer recoil spring and the 2 inner recoil spring with fresh ones improved the functioning beyond what I expected. It runs like a fine watch...

February 6, 2013, 10:32 PM	#139
RonR6 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2013 Location: South Eastern PA Posts: 108	Where is a good place to buy a 49. I used to see many of them listed in Shotgun News years ago, not anymore.

February 21, 2013, 06:05 PM	#140
Grendl Junior Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 4	I just picked up an Egyptian for $600 on GB. They've always got several. Get yours while you still can!

March 18, 2013, 01:34 AM	#141
yujin734 Junior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Posts: 1	Aloha FN-49 Owners Just got to this thread and found that there are a few owners around. Retired Army; living here in Hawaii. Just bought a Vennie FN-49, 7x57mm, pristine condition. Along with it was the sling and bayonet and about 500 rds of Chilain cartridges (old and dirty - need cleaning). SN is 4 digits (48xx). Could not beileve the lack of recoil when firing it. I do believe that I will really enjoy this rifle. Any comments any of you may have will be greatly appreciated. Aloha to all. Last edited by yujin734; March 18, 2013 at 01:42 AM.