The MAS Modèle 36 (also known as the Fusil à répétition 7 mm 5 M. 36[1]) is a military bolt-action rifle. First adopted in 1936 by France and intended to replace the Berthier and Lebel series of service rifles, it saw service long past the World War II period.

The Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne Modèle 36, or MAS-36, stands as an intriguing case study in military pragmatism. Its legacy is not one of innovation or technological marvel, but rather of stoic reliability and ruggedness under duress.

Feb 12, 2021 · The MAS-36 was meant to be an economical, bolt-action rifle for rear echelon, colonial, and reserve troops. These French soldiers in the early days of the WWII are carrying …

Aug 8, 2016 · The "Fusil modele FR-G2" was a modified form of the base MAS 36 for the Designated Marksman Rifle role (DMR). These were fitted with a Match barrel, harmonic compensator and telescopic sight for sniper duty.

Le fusil modèle 1936 est adopté par l' armée française pour remplacer le Lebel modèle 1886/93 ainsi que les armes du système Berthier modèle 07/15M16 et 1892M16. Il est conçu et fabriqué par la Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne.

Jun 9, 2020 · Designated the MAS Modèle 36, the rifle served the French military in the years immediately preceding the outbreak of the Second World War. It served notably during the …

Jun 1, 2021 · The MAS 36, the French main battle rifle of the Second World War, has long carried the reputation that it was “never fired; only dropped once.” This slight is apparently based on the fact...

Dec 20, 2015 · The new rifle was the Fusil MAS36 (MAS for Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Etienne). This used a much modified Mauser action which was so arranged that the bolt handle had to be angled forward quite sharply.

The MAS 36 is regarded as one of the better bolt action service rifles as its design features many best practices of other rifles. The design of the MAS 36 lives on in the post World War 2 FR-F1 …

The MAS Modèle 36 was a military bolt action rifle. First adopted in 1936 by France and intended to replace the Berthier and Lebel series of service rifles, it saw service past the World War II period.