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Chatellerault MAS 36 7.5x54mm 22.6-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

French WWII bolt-action service rifle. Rear locking lugs make action weaker than Mauser; lightweight design.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: 7.5x54mm French

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1936, France

Weight: 8.25 oz

Overall length: 40.55"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Infantry