FN Forty-Nine
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| FN 49 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Belgium/United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
| Unit cost | $470 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2000–c. 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26 oz (740 g) (.40 S&W) 26.3 oz (750 g) (9mm) |
| Length | 7.75 in (197 mm) |
| Barrel length | 4.25 in (108 mm) |
| Cartridge | .40 S&W, 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Locked breech, DAO |
| Feed system | Box magazine: 10-round (both), 16-round (9mm),[1] 14-round (.40 S&W)[2] |
| Sights | Iron 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).
The FN Forty-Nine was designed to be a modern semi-automatic pistol with modern pistol chambering,[a] intended for law-enforcement and military markets.
Introduced in 2000,[4][5] the 49 pistol was apparently discontinued in early 2005, having last appeared on the company's website in late 2004.[7] The Forty Nine did not meet the expected commercial success, and in 2003 gave rise to the more attractive FN FNP.