Press Release
FN Introduces New Military Collector Series
Line to Feature Iconic Military Products Made by FN
(McLean, VA – November 11, 2015) FN America,LLC is excited to announce the launch of the FN Military Collector Series, a product line that will feature commercial variants of FN’s most iconic and historic military designs. The initial products to be featured in the series will be the FN 15™ Military Collector M4 and M16 as well as the semi-automatic FN M249S™, a replica of the fully-automatic M249 SAW or Squad Automatic Weapon in service with the U.S. Military since the 1980’s. Full product specifications are available in Figures 1-3, below.
“This new line of products allows us to showcase FN’s battle-proven legacy of producing firearms for militaries world-wide and passing this technology on to our commercial customers,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America. “We’re excited to bring these semi-automatic versions of the world’s most iconic products to America’s gun owners.”
The first three variants of the FN Military Collector Series will be shipping to distributors this winter and available to consumers in early 2016. Future product offerings under the series will be introduced at a later date.
FN Military Collector Series Product Specifications:
FN 15™ Military Collector M4
SKU / Product Number – 36318
Caliber – 5.56mm NATO
Barrel – 16” Button-broached, chrome-lined, alloy-steel w/ pinned and welded compensator
Twist Rate – 1:7″ RH
Muzzle device – A2-style compensator
Sights – A2-style front (F height), Back up iron sight
Stock – Collapsible butt-stock 6 positions
Forearm – Knights Armament M4 RAS Adapter rail w/ rail adapter covers
Weight – 6.64 lbs
Length – 30.75″ – 34″
Length of Pull – 11″ – 14.25″
Magazine (one each) – Aluminum 30-round magazine
Trigger Pull – 4.75-7.75 lbs
MSRP – $1,749
FN 15™ Military Collector M16
SKU / Product Number – 36320
Caliber – 5.56mm NATO
Barrel – 20” Button-broached, chrome-lined, alloy-steel
Twist Rate – 1:7″ RH
Muzzle device – A2-style compensator
Sights – A2-style front (F height), Back-up iron sight
Stock – Fixed stock
Forearm – Knights Armament M5 RAS Adapter rail w/ rail adapter covers
Weight – 8.29 lbs
Length – 39.7″
Magazine (one each) – Aluminum 30-round magazine
Trigger Pull – 4.75-7.75 lbs
MSRP – $1,749
FN M249S™
SKU / Product Number – 56460
Caliber – 5.56x45MM NATO
Barrel – 0.5″ Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, alloy-steel
Twist Rate – 1:7″ RH
Color – Matte black non-reflective finish on all surfaces
Operation – Semi-automatic, closed bolt
Sights – Primary sights graduated to 1000 m., MIL-STD 1913 rail system
Stock – Fixed, ergonomically-shaped polymer butt stock with pistol grip
Weight (with empty magazine) – 17 lbs. (empty)
Length – 40.75”
Height – 9.5”
Magazine (one each) – Belt-fed or standard AR magazine
Trigger Pull – 4.0-6.5 lbs.
MSRP – $7,999