Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible historical French semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the MAS MLE 1949-56!
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This particular firearm is still in its original 7.5x54 chambering, which means that it was never rechambered to .308 Win, as often seen in these models. As you can see in the picture provided above, it comes with a total of 13 boxes of 7.5 MAS ammunition. The ammunition is in great condition and ready to be used with the firearm. With this package, you can be sure that you are getting a well-maintained firearm and plenty of ammo to use right away.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: MAS (Manufacture D'Armes De Saint-Étienne
Model: MLE 1949/56
Serial: G44537
Caliber: 7.5x54 French
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 20 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Protected Post Front, Peep Type Aperture with European-Style Ladder Scale Rear, and Grenade Launcher
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The MAS-49 rifle, developed by the French state arms factory Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de St-Etienne (MAS), was a logical development of many earlier prototypes based on the direct gas impingement system, developed by the French designer Rossignol early in the XX century. France was a major player in the field of automatic rifles from the beginning, but due to deep secrecy, little is commonly known about French developments in this field. In this way, after the end of the 2nd World War, the liberated France needed to rearm its infantry with semi-automatic rifles. Starting with Rossignol's gas system and some prototypes built during the 1920s and 1930s, MAS developed a semi-automatic rifle produced in very limited numbers in 1944 as MAS-44.
It was later improved to accept new, detachable magazines and modified to launch rifle grenades, then became the MAS-49, or "Fusil Automatique MAS Modele 1949". MAS-1949 (as it was stamped on the receiver), seen heavy combat use in the French Indo-China and Algeria and proved itself accurate and reliable. In 1956, Armee de Terre (French Army) adopted an improved pattern rifle as a MAS-1949/56. The MAS-49/56 was lightened, had a shorter barrel and forend, different grenade launcher sights, and was able to be fitted with a spike-shaped bayonet, while the MAS-1949 could not be equipped with a bayonet. MAS-49/56 served as a first-line weapon with the French army until 1979 when it was replaced by the 5.56mm FAMAS assault rifle.
Contents:
This example will ship with 4 magazines and 13 boxes of original 7.5 MAS ammunition pictured above!
*PLEASE NOTE: THE AMMUNITION WILL SHIP SEPARATELY FROM THE RIFLE*
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: MLE 1949/56
Serial: G44537
Caliber: 7.5x54 French
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 20 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Protected Post Front, Peep Type Aperture with European-Style Ladder Scale Rear, and Grenade Launcher
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The MAS-49 rifle, developed by the French state arms factory Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de St-Etienne (MAS), was a logical development of many earlier prototypes based on the direct gas impingement system, developed by the French designer Rossignol early in the XX century. France was a major player in the field of automatic rifles from the beginning, but due to deep secrecy, little is commonly known about French developments in this field. In this way, after the end of the 2nd World War, the liberated France needed to rearm its infantry with semi-automatic rifles. Starting with Rossignol's gas system and some prototypes built during the 1920s and 1930s, MAS developed a semi-automatic rifle produced in very limited numbers in 1944 as MAS-44.
It was later improved to accept new, detachable magazines and modified to launch rifle grenades, then became the MAS-49, or "Fusil Automatique MAS Modele 1949". MAS-1949 (as it was stamped on the receiver), seen heavy combat use in the French Indo-China and Algeria and proved itself accurate and reliable. In 1956, Armee de Terre (French Army) adopted an improved pattern rifle as a MAS-1949/56. The MAS-49/56 was lightened, had a shorter barrel and forend, different grenade launcher sights, and was able to be fitted with a spike-shaped bayonet, while the MAS-1949 could not be equipped with a bayonet. MAS-49/56 served as a first-line weapon with the French army until 1979 when it was replaced by the 5.56mm FAMAS assault rifle.
Contents:
This example will ship with 4 magazines and 13 boxes of original 7.5 MAS ammunition pictured above!
*PLEASE NOTE: THE AMMUNITION WILL SHIP SEPARATELY FROM THE RIFLE*
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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