FN Forty-Nine

Not to be confused with FN Model 1949.
FN 49
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originBelgium/United States
Production history
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Unit cost$470 (MSRP)
Produced2000–c. 2005
Specifications
Mass26 oz (740 g) (.40 S&W)
26.3 oz (750 g) (9mm)
Length7.75 in (197 mm)
Barrel length4.25 in (108 mm)
Cartridge.40 S&W, 9×19mm Parabellum
ActionLocked breech, DAO
Feed systemBox magazine: 10-round (both), 16-round (9mm),[1] 14-round (.40 S&W)[2]
SightsIron sights
References[3][4][5]

The FN Forty-Nine (also FN 49) is a recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol developed by the Belgian company FN Herstal, and manufactured in the United States.[6] The name of the pistol reflects its two chamberings, .40 S&W (forty caliber) and 9×19mm Parabellum, while also matching the manufacturer's initials (FN).

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  2. ^ "FORTY-NINE, 40 S&W MAGAZINE". Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  3. ^ Popenker, Maxim. "FN Forty-Nine". modernfirearms.net. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "FN Model Forty Nine 9 mm". genitron.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "FN Model Forty-Nine .40 S&W". genitron.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "THE FN FORTY NINE". thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.