2072 SCARCE SYRIAN CONTRACT MAS-49 RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 10:47UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 800.00 USD

7.5x54 French. S #F33262. Bbl. 23" w/ import mark. All visible matching numbers w/ forend renumbered to match in a modern font. This is one of 6000 MAS-49 rifles made for Syria. The most notable difference on the Syrian guns is the addition of a MAS-36 style spike bayonet. Left of receiver marked "MAS MLE 1949 CAL 7.5" and w/ serial number. Aperture rear sight graduated to 1200m. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Bolt handle w/ white checkered knob that shows some cracking. Tan leather sling. Hardwood stock set w/ April 1953 cartouche. MAGS: 1-10 round magazine. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 13 1/4" spike bayonet matching numbered to rifle. CONDITION: refinished stock shows added glossy finish, small expertly repaired crack to right of triggerguard, a few dings & some handling marks. Metal retains 75% fading gray arsenal reparkerized finish with some silvering on exposed edges. Good bore showing some minor light pitting. (22-2616/MJC). CURIO. $600-800.