The provided text does not contain biographical details for Frederic Natusch Maude (F. N. Maude), focusing instead on the military firearms produced by the Belgian manufacturer Fabrique Nationale. Specifically, the text outlines the design, specifications, and production history of the FN Model 1924 and FN Model 1930 series of bolt-action rifles.
Both rifle series were patterned after the Mauser Gewehr 98. The FN Model 1924 series featured an intermediate-length action of 215 mm and was offered in various configurations, including long rifles, short rifles, and carbines, chambered for cartridges such as 7.65×53mm, 7×57mm, or 8×57mm IS. This series was manufactured until 1932, when it was entirely replaced by the Model 1930 series.
The FN Model 1930 series utilized a standard-length action of 223 mm and expanded its chambering options to include .30-06 Springfield and 7.62×51mm NATO. Although often compared to or confused with the German Kar98k carbine due to interchangeable bolts and matching action dimensions, the FN Model 1930 short rifles featured a slightly shorter barrel length of 585 mm compared to the Kar98k's 600 mm.