Going price for a FN49 Egyptian contrat

[Flyboy73]

I am looking for a FN49 my collection and was wondering what the Egyptian contract ones are going for these days.

Not the blue book price, but what the average one is going for. I know they are hot right now.


Brion

 

[selector67]

I have seen them from $600 all the way up to a $1000, go on GunBroker to see how much people are selling them for.

 

[Onmilo]

Yeah selector67 is in the ballpark.
About $850.00 on average.

 

[grimjaw]

If it's a parts gun, less than $800. If it's the original military issue, then what previous posters have said. Condition also plays a part, of course.

jm

 

[berettashotgun]

I bought a vennie 7mm mauser model for under 500 a few years ago, to me (someone who cannot understand how a Barbie doll cost more than $6 in any configuration) about $600 would be my limit.
Seems these days speculation on the future value of an object fuels the items price inflation, but in no way does the item increase in value. I don't get it. Have we all turned into some kind of futures traders?:banghead:

 

[Flyboy73]

how do you tell if its a part gun or orginal?

Brion

 

[Devonai]

I saw a gorgeous 8mm Mauser version for $650 last month, FWIW.

 

[Onmilo]

Simple answer on the parts gun, it will be marked "CAI Albany NY" importer stamp and have a plastic buttplate.
Because these rifles were rebuilt using new barrels and replacement stocks they also tend to be in better overall condition than genuine Mil surplus Egyptian rifles.

 

[Flyboy73]

"The buttplate is brass. Original finish, no a redo. Imported by CAI."

Was the info i got from the seller on the gun. He wants $825 for it.


Brion

 

[50 Freak]

Wow, FN49 have really come up in price. I remember last year they were typically running about $400 for a one in decent shape.

 

[browningguy]

The only FN49's for $400 I've seen in the last 3-4 years are the Century rebuilds with the beech stock. Even those are around $600 when I see them now. The easiest way to tell is the buttplate, and the stock has shiney aluminum rivets.

 

[Logan5]

My Argentine Navy ran right around $800. I've only seen two others around here, and both were about the same (both fixed mag, but one was a nickled parade rifle from somewhere.) Collector interest seems to be increasing, driving up prices.

 

[full metal]

I saw two of them at my gun store the other day, in rough shape for over $800 each.Boy was I surprise.

 

[full metal]

Oh yea! they where both 308

 

[KrankyKraut]

I just bought an Egyptian contract in excellent+ condition for $720.

 

[Flyboy73]

I am tempted by this gun. But its a little more than i want to pay. So may wait and see if he will come down on price.

Brion

 

[Gustav]

Quick question for FN 49 collectors what would a 95-98% condition below 500 in the serial number range SAFN-49 or FN-49 with a restained stock in 8mm be worth today?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Tankcommander]

Also I believe original Egyptian FNs have a brass circular arms room tag on the stock. I paid $360 or so for mine. They are great rifles. I attached a picture of mine, as far as I can tell it is original. I first saw the type in a Guns and Ammo surplus special and thought if I ever find one I will buy it. Then a few years later while browsing a local shop there she was on the rack. Safe to say I walked out with it. The only issue was the gas valve was frozen. I had to cut it off with my handy dremel and replace it otherwise all original.

TC