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MANUFACTURER · UPDATED MAY 16, 2026

Used FN America Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.

Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN) was founded in 1889 in Liège, Belgium. The original FN designed the M1900 (the first commercially successful Browning pistol), the BAR, the M2 .50 BMG, and the FAL battle rifle. FN America (Columbia, South Carolina) is the U.S. manufacturing arm and the primary supplier of M16, M4, M240, and M249 to the U.S. military. Civilian lineup centers on the FN 509, FN 503, FN High Power, and SCAR family.

Founded: 1889 Country: Belgium / USA Total models listed: 84
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FN 509 Striker Pistols

FN's flagship 9mm striker — competed for the U.S. Military's MHS contract.

FN High Power / FNX / FNS Pistols

The reissued High Power (Browning's design) and earlier FNX / FNS striker family.

SCAR Rifle Family

The U.S. Special Operations Command's standard infantry rifle, civilian semi-auto only.

FN15 / FN10 AR Rifles

FN's M16/M4-pattern civilian rifles built to U.S. military spec.

Shotguns

FN's tactical shotgun line — limited but growing.

Bolt-Action / Specialty

FN bolt-action rifles and the Ballista precision platform.

Limited Editions

FN commemorative and collaboration pieces.

FN America Value FAQ

Is the FN High Power the same as the Browning Hi-Power?

Same design lineage (John Browning's last work, completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN in 1935). FN's 2022 reintroduction is the modern descendant — improved tolerances, better trigger, and an updated finish over the original. Browning's separately-marketed 2022 reintroduction is built to similar specs but branded differently.

What's special about the SCAR 17S?

The SCAR 17S is the civilian semi-auto version of the U.S. Special Operations Command's MK 17 — folding stock, short-stroke piston operation, and a 7.62 NATO chambering. NRCH variants have non-reciprocating charging handles. The SCAR 20S is the long-barrel sniper variant in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Are FN-marked civilian rifles different from military issue?

Mechanically very similar but with semi-auto-only fire control groups. The 'Military Collector' M16 and M4 variants are stamped to closely mimic military markings (without the actual full-auto components). FN civilian rifles use the same cold-hammer-forged barrels and parts spec as the military contracts.

Why is the Five-seveN considered controversial?

5.7x28mm in armor-piercing variants (SS190, SS192) was restricted to military/LE use in the U.S.; civilian-legal SS197 is FMJ. The Five-seveN became politically controversial after the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Civilian production continues under FN America.