FN Model 1949 Country Belgium Type Semi-automatic rifle Manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Introduction 1949 Specifications Weight 4.31 kg (9 lb 8 oz) Length 1116 mm (43.54 in) Barrel length 590 mm (23.23 in) Cartridge .30-06 Springfield, 7.92x57mm, 7x57mm, 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.65x53mm Mauser Action Gas-Operated, tilting bolt Feed system 10-round fixed box magazine, 20-round detachable box magazine in Argentine 7.62 NATO conversions

The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49, SAFN, or FN AL) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonne Saive and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. It was used by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela. Several prototypes were made in other calibers, including at least five in 6.5x55 mm Mauser for testing in Sweden, one in caliber 7.5x54 mm for testing in France, and one in caliber 7.62mm NATO for testing in the United States.

While it is well-regarded for its reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its practical use was limited, as it was not deployed in time for use in World War II (when self-loading semi-automatic rifles were most popular) but later, after many militaries had already begun the switch to selective fire assault rifles.