1459 MAS 1949-56 SEMI AUTO SNIPER RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 7.5 French. S# G27461. Bbl. 20 5/8" w/ grenade launcher. Post front sight w/ protective ears. Aperture rear sight graduated to 1200m. Rifle is configured as a sniper rifle w/ an APX L806 scope w/ post reticle & good optics. Matching numbers on receiver & top cover. Left side of receiver has Century import marking. Left side of receiver has standard MAS 49-56 markings, serial number, Cal. 7.5 marking & boxed "P78" arsenal refurb marking. Parkerized finish. Beech stock set w/ left side sling provisions & slip on 1962 date black rubber buttpad. MAGS: 5-10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aftermarket black hardcase w/ green scope can, cleaning kit, French manual, grenade launcher sight & two bayonets w/ scabbards. CONDITION: stock set shows some dings & handling wear. Metal retains 80% arsenal rework parkerized finish w/ scattered silvering & edge wear. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (23-7507/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.