FOR SALE: Rare FN Model 1922 Short Rifle (Brazilian Contract)
- Category
- Firearms Rifles
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Bolt
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- 7x57 Mauser
- Sight
- Ironsight
- Capacity
- 5
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
A magnificent, highly collectable piece of interwar military arms manufacturing: an original FN Model 1922 Short Rifle, manufactured by Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre in Herstal, Belgium, specifically for the Brazilian military contract.
Key Specifications & Features:
Model: FN Model 1922 Short Rifle (Mauser 1898 system derivative)
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium (FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE / HERSTAL-BELGIQUE receiver side-rail marking)
Receiver Crest: Crisp, deeply struck Brazilian National Crest featuring the state inscription "ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL - 15 de Novembro de 1889"
Model Stamping: Factory stamped MOD. 1922 on the receiver wall
Serial Number: A 1688 (Matching 88 partials on bolt assembly components)
Calibre: 7×57mm Mauser (7mm Mauser)
Action: Standard Mauser 98 controlled-feed bolt action with original straight bolt handle
Stock & Furniture: Rich walnut stock with original finger grooves (Grasprillen), cleaning rod, upper handguard, and period-correct leather sling
Condition Highlights:
Receiver & Crest: Exceptionally clear and sharp crest with excellent metal coverage. Bright receiver ring showing crisp factory lettering.
Woodwork: Solid walnut stock displaying natural character marks and age, maintaining tight wood-to-metal fit with no major structural cracks or integrity issues.
Mechanicals: Smooth Mauser action cycling properly; bolt, shroud, and safety assembly present cleanly with matching numbers (88).
Original Hardware: Complete with front sight blade, rear ladder sight, upper handguard retaining band, sling swivels, cleaning rod, and steel buttplate.
An outstanding addition for any advanced Mauser enthusiast, contract collector, or South American military history specialist.
