1145 FRENCH SYRIAN CONTRACT RANGE MAS MODEL 1949 SEMI

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 08 @ 11:38UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 7.5 French. S# F37173. All visible numbers match. Bbl. 23". Bbl. is marked on the left front w/ "7.5 FRANCE". Rifle has no other visible import number. The Model 1949s made under contract for Syria have the distinctive addition of a MAS 36 style spike bayonet. The F series S# on this rifle corresponds to that of the Syrian contract, although the buttstock does not have the roundel which would normally include a 1953 date. Tangent aperture rear sight adjustable for windage. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Grenade launcher w/ sight, stacking rod & 17" spike bayonet are present. Receiver is marked on the left side "MAS MLE1949 / CAL 7.5 / serial number". Steel bolt handle is retained by roll pin. European walnut stock set. Correct style unmarked black leather sling. MAGS: 4 detachable 10 rd. 2 have "MAS" markings in white. CONDITION: entire rifle has been given a very professional arsenal rework finish, showing little to no wear w/ scattered tiny handling marks. Bore has counterbored muzzle. Lands appear sharp, but have frosted grooves & moderate pitting in the forward 8" of the bore. (25-2309/RW). CURIO. $500-800.