FNH USA INTRODUCES NEW MILITARY COLLECTOR SERIES
Line to Feature Iconic Military Products Made by FN
(McLean, VA – November 11, 2015) – (ArmsVault.com) – FNH USA 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.
Figures 1-3, 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: 20.5″ 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
To learn more about FN America, LLC and FNH USA-branded products please visit us at www.fnhusa.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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FN America, LLC, is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, VA with manufacturing operations in Columbia, SC, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of products, training and support services under the FNH USA brand name that enhance their performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at www.fnhusa.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.