FN 49 Firing Pin Broke!

[oaklander]

I just got a beautiful Egyptian FN 49. Super nice condition, got a good deal on it, and it came with ammo.

Only problem is that the firing pin broke when I took it to the range today. . .

Here's a pic from another site:



Basically, the part that I need is the BIG part (the rear firing pin). Anyone got one?

I'm in Oakland. I did find some online, but was hoping to save on shipping if anyone's got one locally. . .

Mods, please move this if in wrong forum. . .

Thanks!

[Spiggy]

Nope, that gun is completely broken now

I'll gladly take it off your hands


(or you can go here http://www.sarcoinc.com/fn49.html )

[Someguy925]

http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...odel=1410z1949 - works as well.

I love my FN-49 as well. Shoots great and handles quite well. Very rugged too as I got a slamfire into out of battery two weeks ago while chronoing some ammo. The gun survived with the upper receiver spring guide rod thing slightly bent and the receiver latched bent from the gas blowback.

[Saigon1965]

Oak - Give it up man and stick with AKs for you -

[oaklander]

Oak - Give it up man and stick with AKs for you -

LOL

[Gunaria]

Since you have found some on online I say order them now. The two piece firing pins for the 8mm FN-49 seem to sell out very quickly.

[oaklander]

Since you have found some on online I say order them now. The two piece firing pins for the 8mm FN-49 seem to sell out very quickly.

Good to know - ordered!

[B Strong]

I just got a beautiful Egyptian FN 49. Super nice condition, got a good deal on it, and it came with ammo.

Only problem is that the firing pin broke when I took it to the range today. . .

Here's a pic from another site:



Basically, the part that I need is the BIG part (the rear firing pin). Anyone got one?

I'm in Oakland. I did find some online, but was hoping to save on shipping if anyone's got one locally. . .

Mods, please move this if in wrong forum. . .

Thanks!

The FN49 firing pin is a weak link in the design, and the reason I eventually got rid of mine after replacing four of 'em - it's a nice rifle for your or anyone's collection, but in my experience they're more lookers than shooters.

BTW - nice meeting you at the CP show.

[oaklander]

LOL - the woman at Sarco must know about the issue too. When I asked for the part, she said "how many do you want?"

The FN49 firing pin is a weak link in the design, and the reason I eventually got rid of mine after replacing four of 'em - it's a nice rifle for your or anyone's collection, but in my experience they're more lookers than shooters.

BTW - nice meeting you at the CP show.

[Gunaria]

LOL - the woman at Sarco must know about the issue too. When I asked for the part, she said "how many do you want?"

You should have said 3. One for you and two for me.

[domokun]

LOL - the woman at Sarco must know about the issue too. When I asked for the part, she said "how many do you want?"

Should have said 10....that way you can replace them like diapers as they break on you...

[Mr.Pickles]

Should have said 10....that way you can replace them like diapers as they break on you...

this made me buy extra pins for all my guns, and bolts.....

[B Strong]

LOL - the woman at Sarco must know about the issue too. When I asked for the part, she said "how many do you want?"

I invented seven new swear words when mine broke the third time...

I included the extras I bought when I sold the rifle, and made a full disclosure to the buyer.

[smle-man]

Don't dry fire FN49s. Of course even if you don't, the 25 guys who had it before you probably did so the pin is going to break. The early 1 piece firing pin was notorious for breaking. The 2 piece is usually pretty durable. The extractor spring is also fragile so it is good to have a spare. I had a 49 that continued to work reasonably well with the extractor spring broken in two but it isn't the best way to do it.

[weezil_boi]

the fn49...ahhhhhh... so you got it