Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Phillip Peterson
pommel. Price range 80 – 40.
Bayonet for FN Model 1949, Type 1
Bayonet for FN Model 1949, Type 2
Model 30-11 Sniper Rifle
Chambered for the 7.62 NATO cartridge. It has a 20" heavy barrel and Anschutz sights. There is a flash suppressor mounted on the muzzle. It is built on a highly precision-made Mauser bolt action fed by a 9-round, detachable box magazine. The walnut stock is rather unique in that the butt is made up of two parts, with the rear half being replaceable to suit the needs of different-sized shooters. It is issued with a shooting sling, bipod, and a foam-lined carrying case. This is a rare firearm on the commercial market as it was designed and sold to the military and police markets.
Courtesy Jim Supica, Old Town Station
FN-FAL
A gas-operated, semi-automatic version of the famous FN battle rifle. This weapon has been adopted by more free world countries than any other rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62 NATO or .308 and has a 21" barrel with an integral flash suppressor. The sights are adjustable with an aperture rear, and the detachable box magazine holds 20 rounds. The stock and forearm are made of wood or a black synthetic. This model has been discontinued by the company and is no longer manufactured.
The models listed below are for the metric pattern Type 2 and Type 3 receivers, those marked “FN MATCH.” The models below are for semi-automatic rifles only. FN-FAL rifles in the “inch” pattern are found in the British Commonwealth countries of Australia, India, Canada, and of course, Great Britain. These rifles are covered separately under their own country headings.
NOTE: There are a number of U.S. companies that built FN-FAL receivers and use military surplus parts. These rifles have only limited collector value as of yet.
FN FAL “G” Series (Type 1 Receiver)
The first FAL to be imported to the U.S. The receivers are capable of accepting select fire parts. These rifles are subject to interpretation by the BATF as to their legal status. A list of BATF legal serial numbers is available. This information should be referenced prior to a purchase. There were 1,848 legal “G” Series FN FAL rifles imported into this country. All were “grandfathered” and remain legal to posess.
FN FAL–Select Fire Assault Rifle
First produced in 1953, this 7.62x51mm select fire rifle has been used worldwide. It is fitted with a 20.8" barrel and a magazine that holds 20 rounds. It is available in several different configurations. Weight is about 9.8 lbs. Marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL.” Markings will also indicate many other countries made this rifle under license from FN.
18" Para Model • Courtesy Blake Stevens from The FAL Rifle
21" Para Model • Courtesy Blake Stevens, from The FAL Rifle
FAL Receivers: Top - Type 2; Middle - Type 3; Bottom - Type 1 • Courtesy Blake Stevens
FN Heavy Barrel Model • Courtesy Blake Stevens, from The FAL Rifle
Courtesy FN
Pre-1968 (Rare)
| Exc. | V.G. | Fair |
| 18500 | 15000 | 12000 |
Pre-1986 full-auto conversions of semi-automatic model
| Exc. | V.G. | Fair |
| 15000 | 12500 | 10000 |
Bayonets for FN FAL
There are two primary patterns for this rifle. Many were exported along with the FAL rifles. Type 1 has wood, metal or plastic grips. Muzzle ring with flash hider prongs. 7.75" single edge blade. Steel scabbard. Price range 60 – 25. Type 2 has a tubular handle that fits over the flash hider. 6.3" double edge blade. Steel or plastic scabbard. Price range 60 – 25.
FN CAL
Chambered for the 5.56x45mm cartridge and designed with a rotary bolt. It is fitted with an 18.2" barrel and has a magazine capacity of 20 or 30 rounds. Weight is about 6 lbs. With folding stock. Produced from 1966 to 1975 and is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL MOD CAL 5.56MM” on the left side of the receiver. This rifle was not widely adopted. A rare rifle. Only about 20 of these rifles were imported into the U.S.
Bayonets for FN FAL
FN CAL-Select Fire Assault Rifle • Courtesy private NFA collection
FN CAL-Select Fire Assault Rifle
Chambered for the 5.56x45mm cartridge and designed with a rotary bolt. It is fitted with an 18.2" barrel and has a magazine capacity of 20 or 30 rounds. Its rate of fire is 650 rounds per minute. Weight is about 6 lbs. With folding stock. Produced from 1966 to 1975 and is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL MOD CAL 5.56MM” on the left side of the receiver. This rifle was not widely adopted.
Pre-1968 (Rare)
| Exc. | V.G. | Fair |
| 15000 | 12500 | 10000 |
FNC