M1889 Carbine Lightened
Fitted with a 15.75" barrel and turned down bolt. A slotted sling bracket mounted on left side of buttstock.
M1889 Carbine Lightened with Yataghan
Same as above but with longer stock. A unique bayonet, handle has no guard and frequently having a double curved blade, was also issued with this carbine. No examples of this bayonet could be found to list here.
M1890 Turkish Rifle
Captured Turkish Model 1890 rifles with Belgian rear sight similar to the Model 1889 rifle. No handguard. Original Turkish markings remain. Belgian proofs.
M1916 Carbine
Similar to the Model 1889 with Yataghan bayonet but with different bracket on buttstock.
M1935 Short Rifle
This model is very similar to the German Kar 98k and uses the M98 bolt system. It is fitted with a 5-round flush magazine. Chambered for 7.65mm Mauser cartridge. Barrel length is 23.5". Weight is about 9 lbs.
Belgian Model 1889/36 Short Rifle • Courtesy West Point Museum, Paul Goodwin photo
Belgian M1916/24 Bayonet for Mausers
M1889/36 Short Rifle
This model is a converted Model 1889 with a 23.5" barrel with wooden handguard. The upper barrel band and front sight are of the Model 1935 type. The bolt system appears similar to the Model 98. Chambered for the 7.65mm Mauser cartridge. Weight is about 9 lbs.
Belgian M1916/24 Bayonet for Mausers
Belgium used a variety of bayonets of the patten shown. Wood grips. Muzzle ring. The common infantry version shown has a 17.6” double edge blade. The Gendarmerie version has a single edge T-shaped blade. There are also versions with shortened blade lengths of 12.3" – 13.8". Price range 225 – 100.
M50 Short Rifle
Post war surplus rifle converted to .30-06 caliber. Barrel length is 23.2". Tangent leaf rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Marked “B/ABL/DATE.” Weight is approximately 9 lbs.
M35/46 Short Rifle
Similar to the M50 short rifle.
M24/30 .22 Caliber Training Rifle–Army
This is a military training rifle in .22 caliber built for the Belgian army after WWII.
M24/30 .22 Caliber Training Rifle–Navy
Same as above but for the Belgian navy.
FN M30 Postwar Short Rifle (M24/30, M35/46)
Built after WWII for the Belgian army. It uses the standard M98 action. Converted from Model 1935 rifle to .30-06 caliber. Barrel length is 23.3". Weight is about 9 lbs. Magazine capacity is 5-round in an integral box.
Model 1924/30 Export Bayonets for Mausers
Wood handle. Muzzle ring. 15" or 9.5" single edge blade. No markings except possibly a serial number on the end of the pommel. Sold with the M 1924 Mauser rifles to many nations. Price range 80 – 40.
FABRIQUE NATIONALE
Model 1949 or SAFN 49
A gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered for 7x57, 7.92mm, and .30-06. It has a 23" barrel and military-type sights. The fixed magazine holds 10 rounds. The finish is blued, and the stock is walnut. This is a well-made gun that was actually designed before WWII. When the Germans were in the process of taking over Belgium, a group of FN engineers fled to England and took the plans for this rifle with them, preventing the German military from acquiring a very fine weapon. This model was introduced in 1949, after hostilities had ceased. This model was sold on contract to Egypt, chambered for 7.92mm; to Venezuela, chambered for 7x57; and to Argentina, Colombia, Indonesia, Belgium, and Luxembourg chambered for the .30-06. Argentina models were chambered for the 7.65x53mm as well as the Argentina navy which had its rifles chambered for the 7.62 NATO cartridge. The FN 1949 bears serial numbers on the receiver, top cover, bolt and bolt carrier. Deduct 25 percent for any MM parts.
Model 30 Postwar Short Rifle • Courtesy Daniel Rewers Collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Courtesy Richard M. Kumor Sr.
Egyptian contract: See Egypt.
Venezualan contract. Cal. 7x57mm. Receiver marked with Venezuelan crest. The only FN-49 that was issued with a flash hider.
Argentine contract: See Argentina
