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Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Arms

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Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Arms

1 of ~250 Very Rare French MAS 49 - NOT Syrian, with cartouche - 7.5x54

Description:

A very rare French Mas 1949 rifle in 7.5 French, made circa 1956-57. These were the next iteration of the Mas 44 family of rifles and feature an optics rail and grenade launcher. These were used heavily in combat by the foreign legion in Indochina (Vietnam) and Algeria during the last days of the French colonial empire. This example is in the original 7.5 French cartridge. No matching serials. Interestingly, the serial on the buttstock is only a few hundred off of the receiver, and the stock retains its cartouche. This indicates to me that this rifle avoided arsenal refurbishment, wherein wood furniture was replaced. The metal retains almost all of it’s original finish, with some thinning along edges. The wood has a few scratches and compressions, but no cracks or chips. The bore is shiny with sharp lands and grooves. I have fired this rifle and it operated perfectly with PPU ammunition. Comes with 1 10rd magazine,additional magazines and sling available.

Although approx 80,000 MAS 49s were produced, according to my research, it seems only around 250 French variants were ever imported into the US, with the rest being destroyed by the French government.

Import marked on optics rail

Asking $1900.00

Sold as-is. Please view each picture carefully, and feel free to contact me with any questions, for additional pictures, or to discuss a purchase over the phone. Postal Money Order or Personal Check (with 2 week hold time) are only accepted methods of payment. Will ship to C&R. Only purchase if legal in your state. Please view my other items listed for sale!

MAS MLE, Mas 44, Mas 1944, MLE 44, MLE 1944, MLE 1949, MLE 49, Mas 1949, Mas 1949/56, MLE 1949/56, France
 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7.5x54mm MAS
Manufacturer: MAS
Model: MLE 1949

Price: $1,900.00
Shipping: $50.00
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