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MAS-49 (AKA Syrian contract rifle)
CAL. 7.5 MAS.

Photos de "Jean Plamondon"


Mas-49 Rifle.

Close-up of MAS-49 rifle action.

Close-up of the markings on the receiver of the MAS-49 rifle.

Close-up of the rearsight.

 

Typical French ring-shape sling swivel used on french arms since 18th century,
and the raised sight of the permanently attached grenade-launcher.

Close-up of the nosecap and stacking hook on the MAS-49 rifle,

note the bayonet is stored in a tube below the barrel when not in use.

Close-up of the Mas-49 rifle bayonet, the standard French Infantry model had no provision to fix a bayonet.