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FN Model 1924 Carbine

FN Model 1924 Carbine

Description

Fabrique Nationable Herstal (FN) is one of the major designers of small arms in the world making high quality weapons. This carbine was based on the Mauser model 98 and sold to many nations who could not obtain German made Mausers during the period 1924 to 1938. 5 round clip fed integral box magazine. This carbine was made for police and paramilitary use.

Marks and Stamps: (Breech) FAB. NAT D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE POLITIE Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 143 Period of Use: 1924 - 1945
Type: Single shot rifle War Zones: Second World War; Latin America; Middle East
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: 1924
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale D'Armes de Guerre, Herstal Serial Number: 16017
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 7.92mm
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: single shot Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: B 6378

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