Serial no. 3064. Manufactured in 1949 as part of the first Venezuelan contract of approximately 8,000 rifles, chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, 24¾” round barrel. Bore is bright with strong, well-1995.defined rifling noted. Rifle remains in overall excellent condition with only minimal handling and storage impressions present. The Venezuelan contract FN-49 is particularly desirable for its 7x57mm chambering and represents one of the earliest military contracts for FN’s post-war semi-automatic service rifle. Action is smooth and functions correctly.