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Exc. V.G. Fair 80000 75000 67500NOTE:
FN Minimi (M249)
Designed as a squad automatic weapon (SAW) and chambered for the 5.56x45mm cartridge, this machine gun has a rate of fire of 700 to 1,000 rounds per minute and is equipped with a 30-round box magazine or 100 to 200-round boxed belts. Rate of fire with box magazine is higher than when using belt. The quick change barrel length is 18" and weight is about 15 lbs. Marked “FN MINIMI 5.56” on the left side of the receiver. First produced in 1982, this gun is called the M249 machine gun in the U.S. Army. It is also in service in a number of other countries such as Canada, Australia, and Italy.
Courtesy private NFA collection
Pre-1986 transferable
Extremely rare, 1 known.
Exc. V.G. Fair 150000+ — —
FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d’Appui Generale) (M240)
BRAZIL
Brazilian Military Conflicts, 1870–Present
Pedro II was the ruler of Brazil from 1840 until 1889. During this period the country grew and prospered, while at the same time overthrowing several neighboring dictatorships. In 1889 a military revolt overthrew Pedro II and Brazil was proclaimed a republic. In 1891 the country was officially named the United States of Brazil with a constitution similar to that of the U.S. During World War I, Brazil contributed ships and supplies to the Allied forces. After the war, economic difficulties created a series of crises and unrest which led to widespread revolt. Finally, in 1930 a military coup brought relative stability to the country for the next 15 years. Brazil was on the Allied side during World War II and it contributed important military support such as military bases and supplies to the Allied effort. After the end of the war, Brazil suffered through four decades of unstable governments. In 2001, Brazil had a total military force of 287,600, of which 189,000 were in the army. First line reserves number 1,115,000. These include 385,600 para-military forces.