The MAS-36 was intended as an economical, simple bolt-action rifle to serve with rear-echelon, colonial and reserve troops and meant to share machining and pave the way for a new standard semi-automatic rifle before the next big conflict.

MAS-36/CR39 Paratrooper Rifle. In 1939, the French military realising the importance of airborne troops began developing an adaptation to their new standard infantry rifle the MAS-36. Retaining the rifle’s receiver, French engineers came up with a design which shortened (even down to the length of the integral spike bayonet), lightened and ...

MAS 36 Grenade launcher assembly M36046 Includes Front Band With Launcher, Sight & Worm Gear, Middle Swivel Band, Range Scale. Please Note: Grenade Launcher Has A Demilled Cut …

Mar 16, 2020 · The CR39 (“crosse repliable”, or folding stock) is the paratrooper version of the MAS 36. The need for a more compact and transportable pattern was recognized almost as soon as the MAS 36 was finalized, originally for paratroops but in practice also for alpine troops.

French MAS-36 rifle, manufactured in 1945, in very good condition with 85% finish. 3/5 Bore. 4/5 Stock. Rifle was converted from its original configuration into a CR36 "Paratrooper" model. 18" barrel.

This is a very rare limited production French MAS 36, (CR 39 variant) folding stock paratrooper rifle. The design was produced in the early 1950 and was termed as the model "CR 39", and was used for only a very short time before being replaced by the FAMAS rifle.

https://www.headstamppublishing.com/french-rifle-bookThe CR39 ("crosse repliable", or folding stock) is the paratrooper version of the MAS 36. The need for a...

"Fusil a repetition de 7.5 MM," in French.

Even after it was replaced as the standard service rifle by the semi-automatic MAS-49, the MAS-36 was adapted for specialized roles, such as a sniper rifle variant designated as the MAS-36 CR39. Today, the MAS-36 is a prized artifact for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

Jul 7, 2022 · These two collector rifles – the MAS-36 and MAS-49 – showcase the direction that the French were planning on going prior to WWII. Progress was obviously impeded by the French capitulation...