The MAT-49 is the French military submachine gun that served from 1949 through the Algerian War, Indochina, and beyond. It features a unique side-folding magazine housing and telescoping wire stock that make it remarkably compact when folded. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, it saw extensive use in French colonial operations. North Vietnamese forces captured thousands of MAT-49s and converted some to fire 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Semi/Full-Auto Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 32 Year introduced: 1949, France Weight: 127.68 oz Overall length: 22.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, collector, historical