MAS-36 rifle produced post World War II. From the Swedish Army Museum. 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 MAS-49 is a French semi-automatic rifle that replaced various bolt-action rifles as the French service rifle that was produced from 1949. It was designed and manufactured by the government-owned MAS arms factory. [ 1 ]

Jul 7, 2022 · The MAS-49 was the next generation of French combat rifles to take the RSC 1917 semi-auto concept and press forward with the newer cartridge in a lighter and handier platform.

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 the compact MAS-36 on their backs.

Aug 30, 2011 · The MAS 49/56 is an accurate rifle—for its era. The MAS’s trigger is fairly heavy (8-9 lbs). Using high-quality surplus French military ball, I was able to achieve, on average, 1.75 to 2.5 MOA five-shot groups at 100 yards (called flyers omitted). The best group was a lucky three-shot, 1.2 MOA group at 100 yards:

Aug 23, 2022 · In 1921, an ambitious program was launched to replace all the existing French military small arms. Several models developed both by state arsenal and private factories were tested—the choice was a semiautomatic rifle developed by Saint-Etienne in 1938.

Oct 13, 2022 · The MAS Mle 1949/56 in 7.5mm was France's first truly successful semi-auto battle rifle and Royal Tiger Imports has a number available! Zaire, 1978. Foreign Legionnaires advancing on the Katangnese city of Kolwezi to rescue Europeans from rebels.

A bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.5x54mm French, the MAS-36 employed a unique rotating bolt mechanism. Its design eschewed a conventional protruding bolt handle, opting instead for a bent, semi-circular bolt handle that fit snugly against the weapon's frame.

Jun 9, 2020 · From the streets of Dunkirk to the streets of Idlib, the MAS-36 is one of the most successful military bolt-action rifles ever made.

Explore the MAS-49, France's seminal service rifle, and its lasting influence on military tactics and firearm design.