Belgian Mauser Trainer 22 - ABL 1952 - Excellent
- Category
- Firearms Rifles
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Bolt
- Condition
- Excellent
- Manufacturer
- FN
- Caliber
- 22 LR
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
Belgian Mauser Trainer 22 - ABL 1952 - Excellent
Some paint missing at the muzzle, possibly from bayonet fitting
Price $2299 shipped in Canada or Pickup in Maple Ridge/Burnaby BC
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These are based on the FN Model 24/30 Mauser action (a shortened/export version of the Mauser 98 pattern) and were produced as single-shot .22 trainers for the Belgian Armed Forces. They are often called the FN Mauser Model 24/30 .22 or ABL 1952 trainer.Key DetailsProduction: Limited run — roughly 1,000 total for Belgian forces (about 500 for the Army with black finish, 500 for the Navy with a distinctive gray parkerized finish). There were also small contracts for Israel (IDF crest) and the Belgian Congo (FP marking)
Serial Number: Low numbers like 783 fit the ABL series (often starting from low 3-digit numbers). The serial is typically stamped on the receiver, bolt, stock, and other major parts for matching.
Markings: Look for a crown / B / ABL / 1952 (or similar) on the receiver ring. "ABL" stands for Armée Belge / Belgische Leger (Belgian Army). Belgian proof marks (e.g., crowned E or LG) will also be present.
Features: Bolt-action single-shot in .22 LR (no magazine), military-style sights (often adjustable rear), full-length stock similar to the service Mauser carbine, and a barrel length around 24 inches. They were built as dedicated trainers rather than conversions.
