FN Model 1949
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The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 is an autoloading battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia,... Wikipedia
Action: Gas-operated short-stroke piston, tilting bolt
Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield; 7.92×57mm Mauser; 7×57mm Mauser; 7.62×51mm NATO; 7.65×53mm Argentine
Designed: 1947
In service: 1948–1982
Length: 1116 mm (43.5 in)
No. built: 176,000