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The Mas49-56 cutaway

Courtesy of Steven R. Para ParaMilArm@aol.com

 
French MAS 49/56 Cut-a-way Rifle
French MAS 49/56 cut-a-way rifle

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Right side view
Complete view of right side.


Rear view
View from rear showing cuts in receiver exposing bolt cover latch and hammer. Cuts shown on rear sight slide and rear sight aperture.




Bolt carrier
Cuts in chamber to reveal round and face of bolt in battery. Cuts in magazine exposed. Cut in bolt carrier shows where end of gas tube and recoil spring meet.




Chamber
Gas tube and chambered round are shown.



Muzzle brake
Cut in muzzle brake showing barrel threads.



Front sight
Front sight post, FSP detent and detent spring are shown in these two cuts.



Gas port
Cut revealing port between barrel and gas vent valve.


Barrel & gas tube
Forearm and handguard cut away to show cuts in gas tube and barrel.


Top view of gas vent valve
Gas vent valve detent and spring viewed from the top.


Trigger group
View showing hammer in cocked position and bolt locked to the rear. Cuts directly beneath the cocking handle expose bolt hold open catch and spring.


Receiver group
Complete view of receiver group.


Top view of bolt carrier
Recoil spring and gas tube shown in these two cuts in the bolt carrier.


Top view of rear sight
Cut in rear sight slide.


Side view
Side view showing hammer in fired position.