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Another Mas 36

#1 Post by vandle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:41 am

Another Mas 36

Manufactured in 1946 N Block, still in its original calibre.
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#2 Post by vandle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:46 am

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It has the milled floor plate and trigger guard.
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#3 Post by vandle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:47 am

More pics

Post war front hooded sight
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#4 Post by vandle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:49 am

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This particular example was imported into the States and then to Australia
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#6 Post by capt14k » Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:08 am

Very nice rifle. I too have taken a liking to the French MAS. I'm still looking for an all matching wartime MAS-36.

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#7 Post by lloydiam » Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:54 pm

That's NICE, I don't have a Mas 36 YET !...................
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#8 Post by luigi » Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:41 pm

My only MAS 36 is an "M Series" 1946 which looks to have been thru a rebuild.
PPU sell the 7.5 french ammo. Fun to shoot...but NO SAFETY!

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#9 Post by capt14k » Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:47 pm

luigi wrote:My only MAS 36 is an "M Series" 1946 which looks to have been thru a rebuild.
PPU sell the 7.5 french ammo. Fun to shoot...but NO SAFETY!

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No need for a safety on a bolt rifle. How many times has anyone ever used the safety on a Mauser or Mosin

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Re: Another Mas 36

#10 Post by luigi » Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:56 pm

capt14k wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:47 pm
luigi wrote:My only MAS 36 is an "M Series" 1946 which looks to have been thru a rebuild.
PPU sell the 7.5 french ammo. Fun to shoot...but NO SAFETY!

Second from right in pic
No need for a safety on a bolt rifle. How many times has anyone ever used the safety on a Mauser or Mosin

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I don't at the range but if you were hunting with this rifle it could be an issue. Leave the chamber empty and rack the bolt when you were ready to scare the animal off.
Not sure if the french troops accidentally shot anyone? Wonder if they emptied the round in the chamber when the fighting was over?
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#11 Post by vandle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:37 pm

capt14k wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:08 am
 Very nice rifle. I too have taken a liking to the French MAS. I'm still looking for an all matching wartime MAS-36.

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I like to find one as well
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Re: Another Mas 36

#12 Post by kelt » Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:59 am

luigi wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:56 pm
capt14k wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:47 pm
luigi wrote:My only MAS 36 is an "M Series" 1946 which looks to have been thru a rebuild.
PPU sell the 7.5 french ammo. Fun to shoot...but NO SAFETY!

Second from right in pic
No need for a safety on a bolt rifle. How many times has anyone ever used the safety on a Mauser or Mosin

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I don't at the range but if you were hunting with this rifle it could be an issue. Leave the chamber empty and rack the bolt when you were ready to scare the animal off.
Not sure if the french troops accidentally shot anyone? Wonder if they emptied the round in the chamber when the fighting was over?
For hunting safely, the bolt of the Mas 36 can be positioned in the "half cock position" over a live round, or closed on a live round with the firing pin released by pulling the trigger when closing it.
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Re: Another Mas 36

#13 Post by luigi » Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:06 pm

Kelt

Thanks for the helpful info!! Should have known to ask a real frenchman!
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#14 Post by TassieAzz » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:23 am

Very nice example mate... Mind me asking how much you paid? Eyeing one off myself.
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Re: Another Mas 36

#15 Post by vandle » Sun Jul 01, 2018 3:53 am

Hi TazzieAzz

I paid $750.00 AUD about 3 years ago when these were thin on the ground.
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