This video delves into the FN49 (SAFN) rifle's service in Egypt during the Cold War. It explores the geopolitical context of Egypt's alignment, the approximate 37,000 rifles purchased from FN Herstal, and the coveted precision variants with Meopta optics. The description also touches upon the intended successor, the Hakim rifle, and other firearms that likely replaced the FN49 in Egyptian service, such as the SKS, Vz.52, and milled receiver AK47. The video promises an examination of the rifle's intricacies, potential drawbacks, and includes live firing.
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