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French MAS 1936

bullet Nation: France
bullet Adopted: 1936
bullet Design: adopted from Mauser
bullet Caliber: 7.5x54mm Mle 29
bullet Capacity: 5 shot mag.
bullet Action: Bolt Action
bullet Mfg. by:  Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Etienne

French MAS 1936

This French rifle made by Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Etienne and is considered to be the ugliest rifle ever made, yet it was robust and reliable.  Used in small numbers in the Battle of France, and served on with the Vichy forces.  

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