Mas 49/56

[GWLindsay]

Here's the MAS 49/56 I picked up in a partial trade a few months ago. I've picked up most of the accessories you can pick up easily here in the US such as a bayonet, night sight, recoil pad, and the cleaning and spares kit. I also have the field manual, naturally in French (which I speak only well enough to be held in contempt by a Parisian waiter while attempting to order breakfast;) ) so I am grateful for the pictures. I'd like to get an issue scope and mount, but those are getting rarer and expensive.

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[Mosko]

Hey George, and good morning to ya! I have some French rifles including two 49/56's like the one you have pictured, also I have a MAS 49 that has not been converted. The 49 is the sniper version with the scope kit in the leather "box". I forget the official designation for the scope. The same scope fits the 49/56 also.

Other than a slight slam fire (with soft primers) problem, these are absolutely fine rifies. I acquired all these "back when" they were actually very cheap for what they are.

I remember years ago when Century or someone, had the scope kits for $79. I haven't seen any for sale in quite a while. IIRC the last scope I saw for sale was on an auction site that went for $400 + bux.

Have you fired the rifle? If so what ammo do you use? There was some Syrian ammo available that was quite crappy, so I easily made some using Lapua 6.5 X 55mm Swede brass that works perfectly.

Enjoy the rifle!

Best Regards...

[ccmsd]

Hi,

Service scope:
- "Lunette Modèle 1953 / APX L806" (Scope Model 1953 / APX L 806 - APX stands for Puteaux Workshop, a State Armory next to Paris)

It is also the FRF1 sharpshooter rifle scope and send me back 27 years ago when 49/56 with an APX L806 (both were fitted by the Service Armory and a scope would not match - accuracy - another rifle) was my rifle as young Leftnant JG chief of the Infantry Platoon of my ship (also had a MAC 1950 Pistol and a MAT 49 SMG :p ).

Scarce and expensive even here in Europe (currently approx. €450/ $640 in its leather box with eye cup in good condition)

For more info check gunboards (French section)

Cheers
ccmsd

[GWLindsay]

There is an issue scope set up for auction on Gunbroker, but it is a bit too spendy for me right now. I did place a bid on the aftermarket mount, however.

I have shot the rifle only once using the Privi Partizan ammo. Functioned fine and was kind of fun, actually.

And if anyone needs some extra magazines, drop me a PM. Due to an ordering mix up, I have five more than I really need or want and would be happy to make a deal.