Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible bolt-action rifle for auction today…this is the MAS Model 1936 (M36)!
According to the owner, this example has never been issued and remains in New Old Stock condition—completely unfired and exceptionally well-preserved.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: MAS
Model: 1936 (M36)
Serial: 23695
Caliber: 7.5 French
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 23" with Spike Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front with Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The MAS Model 1936 (MAS-36) is a rugged, no-nonsense bolt-action rifle developed by the French Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS) in the years leading up to World War II. Chambered in the modern 7.5×54mm French cartridge, it was created to replace outdated service rifles like the Berthier and Lebel. The MAS-36 featured a parkerized finish and a 23-inch barrel, and incorporated a smooth hardwood stock, giving it a robust yet utilitarian appearance. Its design emphasized simplicity and durability, with a minimal number of removable parts and a distinctive dog-leg bolt handle, ergonomically shaped for fast cycling. The rifle lacked a manual safety, instead relying on a raised bolt handle to block firing—typical of French doctrine that prioritized speed and reliability in field use.
Model: 1936 (M36)
Serial: 23695
Caliber: 7.5 French
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 23" with Spike Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front with Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The MAS Model 1936 (MAS-36) is a rugged, no-nonsense bolt-action rifle developed by the French Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS) in the years leading up to World War II. Chambered in the modern 7.5×54mm French cartridge, it was created to replace outdated service rifles like the Berthier and Lebel. The MAS-36 featured a parkerized finish and a 23-inch barrel, and incorporated a smooth hardwood stock, giving it a robust yet utilitarian appearance. Its design emphasized simplicity and durability, with a minimal number of removable parts and a distinctive dog-leg bolt handle, ergonomically shaped for fast cycling. The rifle lacked a manual safety, instead relying on a raised bolt handle to block firing—typical of French doctrine that prioritized speed and reliability in field use.
Mechanically, the MAS-36 borrowed heavily from proven elements of other successful rifles. It used the rear locking lugs of the British SMLE, a Mauser-style internal magazine, and bolt disassembly inspired by the Japanese Arisaka, all wrapped in a compact, slab-sided frame. The iron sights were practical and combat-oriented: a hooded front post and tangent rear aperture calibrated from 100 to 1,200 meters in 100-meter increments. Accuracy adjustments were possible via 25 different arsenal-fitted rear aperture elements. Designed for infantry use, the rifle was fitted with a spike bayonet stored reversed beneath the barrel in a tubular housing. However, early versions of this bayonet system occasionally led to the awkward problem of two rifles becoming accidentally locked together—a flaw later resolved with a redesigned locking mechanism.
Despite its initial role as a stopgap weapon for rear-echelon and colonial troops, the MAS-36 proved remarkably durable and saw extensive post-war use. Its production began in earnest in 1937, but by the 1940 Battle of France, only about 250,000 units had been issued. After World War II, full-scale production resumed, and the rifle became standard issue during France’s campaigns in Indochina, Algeria, and Egypt. Approximately 1.1 million rifles were made before production ended in 1952. Though it was eventually supplanted by the semi-automatic MAS-49, the MAS-36 remained in service for decades due to its sturdy construction and reliable action. It stood as a symbol of French small arms pragmatism—simple, strong, and built to endure the harsh conditions of modern warfare.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with booklet as shown in the images above!
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.
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
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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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