OT - why no MAS 49-56

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OT - why no MAS 49-56

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When that semi auto fifle thread was going no one mentioned the MAS 49-56.
Why?
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Maybe if it isn't a 308 convert, locating the ammo?
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Dunno really.... Maybe because the conversions from the original 7.5X54mm to 7.62X51mm sold in the US were not entirely reliable.
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I had one that I could not get rid of fast enough. Jammed, inaccurate, etc.
Rather have an SKS.

Anyone else have different experience?

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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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I am one of them, and even my eyes can use those sights.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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I posted the thread on the semi-auto, because I want an M1-A. But I do have a Mas 49-56 chambered in 308. It shoots fine the times I have fired it, fairly accurate. Anyone want to buy it? It's a clean and decent rifle, 2 -10 round mags.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Have two, one original ,1 .308 they both are fine my shooting friend also has two, same thing. We like them, I am aware of the bad press, but have actually seen one like that.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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The one I had was a .308.

Just didn't work. Wrote it off as a poor conversion and got rid of it. Told the guy that bought it that it was a clunker but he didn't care. Just wanted as part of his Mil. collection.



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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Good rifles - 308 equiv round (7.5 French) and ammo is avail http://www.grafs.com but kinda pricey. Owned two previously.

For these times, I recommend .223, 308 or other common chambering.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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O.S.A.K.,
Happen to have a LARGE lot of 6.5x55 Mauser brass, makes good 7.5x54 French
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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A friend has one-polished the chamber and it runs fine, looks to be a tough little rifle.Wish I could find a good one.Another good one is the FN 49-bit heavy but a goood rifle.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Model 55,
the 49-56 is heavy as well
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Agreed but in a handier lenght.Also detachable clips unlike the fn 49.First french rifle that I knowingly liked but the mas 36 isn't bad either for a surplus bolt gun.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Yes, it is handy; manuevers well in close spaces
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brucew44guns wrote: But I do have a Mas 49-56 chambered in 308. It shoots fine the times I have fired it, fairly accurate. Anyone want to buy it? It's a clean and decent rifle, 2 -10 round mags.
How much you willing to part with it for?
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Holy smokes a ghost!! :shock:
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Naw,
it's just Ji, he must be feeling better, especially if he wants a MAS to bounce him around.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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I'm in bed with a borrowed laptop so posting not to difficult. :D I just had a brainstorm that I should purchase a centerfire semi-auto rifle before Hussein Obama comes to power, and I'm guessing the MAS may be the only affordable .308 left.
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Re: OT - why no MAS 49-56

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Brucew44guns has one for sale, I would part with mine ( the .308 ) for you Ji.
But you need to parley with Bruce first, he spoke first.
Glad to see you are chipper!
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