Belgian M.1935 FN 1940

Hambone · Jan 1, 2017

Been looking for one of these in nice matching shape for a long time. Mint bore, unmessed with, most all original enamel finish present.

Note: Nope, there is no Howards on the stock. Stock doesn't need cleaning or conservation. That is the original factory flaxseed protective coat, and some of it looks shinier as I've wiped the metal with Ballistol.

Warrior1354 · Jan 1, 2017

Great rifle Craig happy you found it! Goes well with your M1889/36 rifle you have.

bill grist · Jan 1, 2017

Craig, That is a very nice Belgian..BILL

bayoned · Jan 1, 2017

Nice ! Not an easy rifle to find in that condition.

Pat · Jan 1, 2017

Very nice find Craig, congratulations. That one is in very nice condition indeed. You know I like the Belgian stuff and that one is definitely a keeper!
Pat

RyanE · Jan 1, 2017

Nice. Belgian rifles in acceptable condition are few and far between.

Question: has anyone ever seen an M1935 with a modified bayonet lug? I've seen modified 89/36, but never a 1935.

nirvana · Jan 1, 2017

Very nice rifle. Did FN install they recoil lugs facing the other direction? I've never noticed that before.

Hambone · Jan 1, 2017

Thanks guys. I paid for it, but another like this may not turn up for me anytime soon.

Good eye Nirvana. Spanner nuts on both sides with this design.

Pat · Jan 2, 2017

RyanE said:
Nice. Belgian rifles in acceptable condition are few and far between.

Question: has anyone ever seen an M1935 with a modified bayonet lug? I've seen modified 89/36, but never a 1935.

Craig Brown had one, and it was listed among Amoskeag's offerings.

Pat

met · Jan 2, 2017

Hambone said:
Thanks guys. I paid for it, but another like this may not turn up for me anytime soon.

Good eye Nirvana. Spanner nuts on both sides with this design.

The post war FN "1950" also features the spanner nut on both ends of the recoil bolt.

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wayne b · Jan 7, 2017

1940 FN model 1935 Mauser

I was not looking for one of these but I had come across it at Cabelas of all places. I new the rifle was unique and I really do not think they new what they had. So I bought it for $499.00. I was very happy to find out that the rifle was rare. I hope it is worth a lot more. Can some tell me what the worth is. I do not believe the rifle was ever shot. I bought a new book that has came out called FN Mausers. I found out it was a German Capture rifle from the FN plant.

Warrior1354 · Aug 10, 2023

For you Craig thought this picture would go with your rifle!

Pat · Aug 11, 2023

Nice photo, thanks for sharing! I've seen a number of photos of RAD personnel training with M1935's.

Peter U · Aug 11, 2023

Pat said:
Nice photo, thanks for sharing! I've seen a number of photos of RAD personnel training with M1935's.

Typical.
It are non-combat troops that used these "Beute Waffen".
If you want a Soldbuch with exotic weapon entries, you end up with a Landesschützen collection.

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