Help Identify This Fabrique Nationale Rifle/Shotgun

TrippB · August 10, 2016, 10:18 AM

Can anyone help us identify this Fabrique Nationale rifle/shotgun combo that came into our shop today? The only markings we've found so far are Fabrique Nationale Herstal Liege and a couple matching serial numbers. There is also a marking next to Herstal that could be a logo but it is too obscured by the scope mount to fully see. There are a couple proof marks on the bolt. The rifle barrel measures approximately 23". We believe the shotgun is a 20 gauge. We also believe the scope mount is an added modification. We do not believe the shotgun is an added modification as the cut into the stock is too perfect and there are good welds attaching the trigger and barrel assemblies.

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**Mike Irwin** · August 10, 2016, 10:51 AM

Yes, the shotgun is an added modification.

It appears to have started out life as a Belgian Model 1889 standard infantry rifle, which would have had a straight bolt handle.

At some point in the past, and likely done by one of the hundreds of gunshops located in Belgium, it was heavily modified to add the dual trigger, turn the bolt handle down (and VERY poorly reshaped by grinding), mount the scope, and add the shotgun.

The work is FAR too crude for it to have been done by FN.

Belgium was literally dripping in gun shops turning out a wide variety of firearms and modifications. My take, this was done by one of the lesser shops.

It's interesting, but it's quite the bodge job.

Blindstitch · August 10, 2016, 03:28 PM

I like the weird factor. Pretty nice wall hanger.

August 10, 2016, 10:18 AM	#1
TrippB Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2016 Posts: 1	Help Identify This Fabrique Nationale Rifle/Shotgun Can anyone help us identify this Fabrique Nationale rifle/shotgun combo that came into our shop today? The only markings we've found so far are Fabrique Nationale Herstal Liege and a couple matching serial numbers. There is also a marking next to Herstal that could be a logo but it is too obscured by the scope mount to fully see. There are a couple proof marks on the bolt. The rifle barrel measures approximately 23". We believe the shotgun is a 20 gauge. We also believe the scope mount is an added modification. We do not believe the shotgun is an added modification as the cut into the stock is too perfect and there are good welds attaching the trigger and barrel assemblies. Use these links for full screen images of the same pictures shown below. https://i.sli.mg/a5Zr1g.png https://i.sli.mg/ttAcuo.png https://i.sli.mg/vhMDbR.png https://i.sli.mg/yzgpUV.png

August 10, 2016, 10:51 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,379	Yes, the shotgun is an added modification. It appears to have started out life as a Belgian Model 1889 standard infantry rifle, which would have had a straight bolt handle. At some point in the past, and likely done by one of the hundreds of gunshops located in Belgium, it was heavily modified to add the dual trigger, turn the bolt handle down (and VERY poorly reshaped by grinding), mount the scope, and add the shotgun. The work is FAR too crude for it to have been done by FN. Belgium was literally dripping in gun shops turning out a wide variety of firearms and modifications. My take, this was done by one of the lesser shops. It's interesting, but it's quite the bodge job. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

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August 10, 2016, 03:28 PM	#3
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,691	I like the weird factor. Pretty nice wall hanger.