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MAS MAS-49/56 7.5x54mm French

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

French semi-automatic battle rifle of the Cold War. Gas-operated direct impingement, tilting bolt. Used in Algeria and Indochina. Grenade launcher built in. High quality French manufacture.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 75x54mm French

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1956, France

Weight: 177 oz

Overall length: 40"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collector