| FN Model 24 | |
|---|---|
 Yugoslav Rifle Model 1924, from the collections of the Swedish Army Museum. | |
| Type | Bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin | Belgium |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1924 — Present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal, Kragujevac Arsenal |
| Produced | 1924-1964 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.6–3.85 kg (7.94–8.49 lb) |
| Length | 955–1,094 millimetres (37.6–43.1 in) |
| Barrel length | 415–504 millimetres (16.3–19.8 in) |
| Cartridge | 7×57mm Mauser 7.62×51mm NATO .30-06 Springfield 7.65×53mm Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 760 m/s (2,493 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) (with iron sights) >800 m (870 yd) (with optics) |
| Feed system | 5-round stripper clip, internal magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights or telescopic sight |
The FN Model 1924 series is a line of Mauser Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action rifles produced by the Belgian Fabrique Nationale. They are similar to the Czech vz. 24 rifle, however have an intermediate length (215mm/ 8.46 in.) action, featuring open sights, 7.65×53mm, 7×57mm or 8×57mm IS chambering, Long rifle, Short Rifle and carbine-length barrels, hardwood stocks, and straight or curved bolt handles. This pattern rifle was discontinued from production and was no longer offered after 1932 being totally replaced by the 1930 pattern.
The FN Model 1930 series is also a line based on the Mauser Gewehr 98 pattern rifles that have the standard length (223mm/ 8.8 in.) action. They feature open sights, 7.65x53mm, 7x57mm, 8×57mm IS, .30-06 Springfield or 7.62x51 NATO chambering, Long rifle, Short Rifle and carbine-length barrels, hardwood stocks, and straight or curved bolt handles.
Although sometime referred to as the 24/30 model as a whole this is a misleading misnomer that shouldn't be used. [1]