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FN Model 24 and Model 30
Summary
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 used.
After World War I and the German defeat, Belgium manufactured derivative of the Mauser 98, slightly modified. The rifle series was modified depending on each customer's needs. The designation Mle 24/30 is incorrect strictly speaking, since the Model 24 rifle is different from the Model 30. The confusion comes from the fact both versions were marketed at the same time in the 1930s. The last Mauser pattern rifles were produced in 1964.
The Belgian Armed Forces did not order the FN Mle 1924 or 1930 before the war. After the war, some training carbines Mle 24 in .22 Long Rifle were produced for the Belgian Army, the Belgian Navy and the colonial Force Publique. The Belgian and Congolese forces also received some .30-06 new-production Mle 1930 (aka Mle 50) carbines. These carbines could be still found in the hand of Belgian reservists until 1986.
Bolivia received some quantities of FN Model 24/30 rifles. They were used during the Chaco War and were still in service after the 1952 Revolution.
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