Make: Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgium. 

Model: Deluxe 

Serial Number: 9458

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a checkered, ramped base fixed to the barrel; the base is grooved for a hood that is not present. The right-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (not present). The stock has not been relieved to accommodate a receiver sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped with Weaver rings holding a Weaver KV scope with crosshair reticle. The scope has scattered wear in the body. The glass is dirty and obscured with cracks on the eyepiece.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with through-bolt, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, serrated horn FN buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some discoloration and finish wear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows scattered wear, some worm-holes, and well defined serrations. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original, the numbered parts are matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some finish wear at the front of the floorplate. There is scattered minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are the installed scope and a Brauer Bros. leather sling.

Our Assessment: The FN Deluxe was introduced back in 1948. This one is chambered in .30-06 Springfield. This tough Fabrique Nationale Mauser looks great and has a strong bore. Fabrique Nationale has a long history of producing Mauser-action rifles so it should come as no surprise that they would make sporting rifles for the commercial market. They would go on to produce similar rifles for Browning to sell in America, but they also produced rifles for their own sale. This rifle should do well at the range, once you replace the scope. Please see our photos and good luck!