This FN Model 1930 is a Belgian-manufactured Mauser 98-pattern bolt-action military rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield, serial number 16647. Produced by Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre in Herstal, Belgium, it comes complete with its original full-length walnut military stock, hooded front sight, and tangent rear sight graduated to 1,900 meters.
This rifle is a distinguished part of the private collection of HRH Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, son of the last King of Italy, Umberto II. An authentic Certificate of Ownership accompanies this piece.
Historical Significance
The FN Model 1930 is one of the most successful Mauser 98-pattern military rifles ever produced outside of Germany. Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium — one of Europe's foremost arms makers since 1889 — the Model 1930 series was exported to military forces across the globe, from South America to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Built on the proven Mauser Gewehr 98 action with a standard-length receiver (223 mm / 8.8 in), these rifles were manufactured to exacting Belgian industrial standards and offered in a variety of calibers to suit each client nation's requirements. The .30-06 Springfield chambering reflects either a post-WWII production or conversion — a caliber widely adopted by NATO-aligned and American-supplied nations in the late 1940s and 1950s. FN's Mauser-pattern rifles served in conflicts ranging from the Chaco War to the Korean War, and remained in active service with some nations well into the 1980s. Production of the last FN Mauser-pattern rifles ceased in 1964, marking the end of the bolt-action military era.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre (FN Herstal), Belgium
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Model: FN Model 1930 (Fusil Mle 1930)
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Serial Number: 16647
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Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
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Action: Bolt-action (Mauser 98 pattern, standard-length receiver)
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Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds (internal box magazine, stripper-clip fed)
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Barrel Length: approx. 590 mm (23.2")
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Overall Length: approx. 1,100 mm (43.3")
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Weight: approx. 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
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Sights: Hooded blade front sight; tangent rear sight adjustable 100–1,900 m in 100 m increments
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Stock: Full-length walnut military stock with two barrel bands
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Bolt Handle: Straight
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Bayonet: Bayonet lug present at muzzle
Markings
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Receiver ring: "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE / HERSTAL-BELGIQUE" — manufacturer's mark
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Left receiver wall: serial number "16647"
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Stock: matching serial number "16647" stamped on left side
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Liège proof marks present on receiver
Condition
Good to very good overall condition. The metal surfaces retain a grey patina with scattered light handling marks and minor surface wear consistent with age and honest use. The walnut stock is in good condition with expected service marks, dings, and minor scratches — no cracks or repairs visible. The bolt operates smoothly. The tangent rear sight is crisp and fully adjustable. The hooded front sight is intact. Bore condition to be verified by buyer.
What's Included
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1x FN Model 1930 bolt-action rifle in .30-06 Springfield (S/N 16647)
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Certificate of Ownership — V.E. de Savoie Collection
