French Connection

[Jason L]

Model:1949/56 rifle
Country of origin:France
Caliber:7.5mm French 1929 cartridge
System:gas operated,semi auto
Weight:8.6 lb w/o mag
Feed:10 rnd detach
This rifle is an eye catcher.It has a very nice balance in the hand.It blends traditional styling with modern features.The intregal grenade launcher,and flash hider give it a distinct(pleasing)look.The detachable mag is a plus with it's 10 rnds of fairly potent fire power.The design is quite good,utilizing a gas operated tilting bolt system.The Gas system is similar to the Ljunman 42, Tokarev,and the FN49.

[Jason L]

This gun has been around the block.It has re-arsenal stamps from1975 and 1982.

[Jason L]

Grenade launcher sight ready for action.

[Jason L]

After years of searching ,I finally found some new production 7.5 french ammo.Made in Serbia.

[Reibert]

Spotted this old thread today.

Many yrs. ago I shot the MAS Mle 1936-51
Smooth bolt action rifle shootin´ actually, and, the rifle shot very accurate !

If it´s from interest, some images of the MAS Mle. 49/56 bayonet / Poignard-baïonnette modèle 1956 type 1 et son fourreau for the "fusil semi-automatique de 7, 5 mm, modèle 1949-56 ou F.S.A. 49-56", (7,5 mm M1949/56 self loading rifle)

[Reibert]

Images of the Poignard- baïonnette Modèle 1958
(a further development of the Mle. 49/56 bayonet):

[Reibert]

Here´s a Poignard- baïonnette Modèle 1958 showin´ the "green" leather hanger.

The Poignard- baïonnette Modèle 1958 also fit´s on the FAMAS

[Reibert]

French MAS Model 49/56 Sniper Rifle

[Richard2]

It's a nice looking bayonet! The two rings, and what appears to be a locking lug in the middle of the handle gives it an exotic appearence. Do you know any particular reason for the two rings, instead of the more common one ring?

[Reibert]

The rear ring slides over the barrel and over the rifle grenade sight when the rifle grenade sight is "down".
IMHO, for better "stabilization" of the mounted, (fixed), bayonet.