FI became the importer for FN in late 1947. Mine has a whole series of what are probably Belgian proofmarks on both the rear of the barrel and also on the front action ring, along with date, FN, and caliber stampings. Whoever did all those stampings must have been kept busy.
That's sort of what I would think. When the caliber first appeared as a chambering for the Win Model 54 in the late 1930s, it created quite a furor in the shooting world by being the highest velocity cartridge ever made and it was heavily promoted in Winchester's advertising. It may still be the fastest. It is certainly a highly recognized classic cartridge which probably still has a following among many shooters, as it invokes memories of the long ago days of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Who wouldn't like to own a high quality vintage rifle over 70 years old and chambered in a classic caliber, even though it is not a Win M54 or M70?
Good suggestion.I knew about a Simpson's, but did not check them. But they don't presently show any similar commercial FNs. I also have a 7mm Brazilian FN Model 1894 rifle, and Simpson's also has one, at least sort of. I would be happy to sell mine at half what Simpson's is asking. But theirs seems to be in somewhat higher condition. The Brazilian M94s are somewhat unusual and seldom seen. But they are nearly identical to the Spanish Model 93 of Cuban fame.
