Overall, the MAS-49 and 49/56 rifles gained the reputation of being accurate, reliable and easy to maintain in adverse environments. All the MAS-49 and 49/56 rifles feature a rail on the left …

Jul 21, 2010 · Developed by the state-owned manufacturing company Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS), the MAS 49/56 in 7.5x54 mm (French) was accepted by the Armee de …

Dec 19, 2014 · Anyways, the subject of this installment of the Odd Guns series is the delightful MAS 49/56 rifle. The model 49 was France’s big swing at a standard issue auto-loader and I …

MAS 49/56 Rifle . This classic and collectible military surplus rifle is chambered in 7.5x54 and is semi automatic. The Mas 49/56 rifle is an improved version of the original Mas 49 French rifle.

Dimensionally and weight-wise, the MAS M49/56 is similar to the bolt-action MAS 36, weighing 9 lbs. with an OAL of 40.2″ and a free-floated 20.8″ barrel. One thoroughly useless but …

Right side view of MAS 49/56 self-loading rifle with APX 806L optical sight and rifle grenade sight in raised position. 1950 - 1957? (MAS 49) The MAS 49 is a self-loading rifle of French origin. It …

In 1956, an improved pattern rifle was adopted by Armee de Terre (French Army) as a MAS-1949/56. The MAS-49/56 was lightened, had shorter barrel and forend, different grenade …

Adopted in the 1950s, the MAS 49/56 was used by French forces during several colonial conflicts, including the Algerian War and the Suez Crisis. It was highly regarded for its accuracy and …

FUSIL SEMI-AUTOMATIOUE DE 7,5 MODELE 1949-56 MODIFIE SAINT-ETIENNE (F.S.A. 49-56 M.S.E.)

May 13, 2008 · Tam has written about the history of the French MAS-49/56. It is very interesting, well worth a read. A handy, compact weapon, the MAS-49 was roughly the same size as the …