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I had these out to oil and thought I would share them. The MAS Mle 1936 was the standard infantry rifle of the French forces in WWII. they are chambered in 7.5x54mm round. They aren't particularly pretty, but they do handle very well. The MAS Mle 1936-51 is a later design (1951) which included a spigot type grenade launcher and sight on the muzzle and forend. Both rifles have a bayonet which when not deployed fits in a socket near the muzzle.
The MAS-36 rifle below went through a French factory refurbishment probably in the late 1970's. It was never issued after being refurbished. I bought it from Century Arms in the 90's. At the time I paid $90. It came with it's sling and small manual. The only numbered parts on this rifle are the receiver and bolt. The remainder are unnumbered as found on most refurbs.
The MAS -1936-51 is a unissued rifle. Brand stinking new. This can be determined based on it having it's original numbered and dated stock, handguard, bolt and magazine plate. This rifle was produced in July of 1958. It also came with it's proper sling and rubber recoil pad. I bought this rifle in 1989, also from Century Arms. At the time I paid $125
The MAS 1936-51 has a "grenade launcher" so it's prohibited in Calif. which is stupid. I also took a few pic's of two different types of practice grenades which can be launched. They are standard NATO. When launching grenades the but of the rifle would be placed on the ground and the soldier would use the attached sight to help aim.
Recently the company "the old western scrounger" imported some of these and other French rifles in new condition. Needless to say the prices have increased quite a bit, and are around $1,000 each. But where else are you going to find a as new unissued military rifle these days.
Pic's!!
The MAS-36 rifle below went through a French factory refurbishment probably in the late 1970's. It was never issued after being refurbished. I bought it from Century Arms in the 90's. At the time I paid $90. It came with it's sling and small manual. The only numbered parts on this rifle are the receiver and bolt. The remainder are unnumbered as found on most refurbs.
The MAS -1936-51 is a unissued rifle. Brand stinking new. This can be determined based on it having it's original numbered and dated stock, handguard, bolt and magazine plate. This rifle was produced in July of 1958. It also came with it's proper sling and rubber recoil pad. I bought this rifle in 1989, also from Century Arms. At the time I paid $125
The MAS 1936-51 has a "grenade launcher" so it's prohibited in Calif. which is stupid. I also took a few pic's of two different types of practice grenades which can be launched. They are standard NATO. When launching grenades the but of the rifle would be placed on the ground and the soldier would use the attached sight to help aim.
Recently the company "the old western scrounger" imported some of these and other French rifles in new condition. Needless to say the prices have increased quite a bit, and are around $1,000 each. But where else are you going to find a as new unissued military rifle these days.
Pic's!!
