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AUCTION DETAILS: Comes with original mummy wrapping. 

The MAS 49/56 rifle is an improved version of the original MAS49 French rifle. The MAS-49/56 was introduced in 1957 and incorporated lessons learned from service in Algeria, Indochina, and the Suez Crisis. The rifle was shortened and lightened to improve mobility for mechanized and airborne troops. The MAS-49 built-in rifle grenade launcher was replaced by a combination compensator/rifle grenade launcher that fired NATO-standard 22mm rifle grenades. The rifle also incorporates an integral grenade launching sight that is attached to the front sight block and a gas cutoff that prevents gas from entering the gas tube from the gas port when firing grenade launching blank ammunition. Chambered in the 7.5MM French ( 7.5 X 54 ) round. While relatively common as imports in the late 1980's and early 90's these rifles have been dried up on the surplus market for well over 20 years now. This is a very unique and collectible rifle and in this day and time, it is virtually unheard of to find one in this condition. The MAS-49/56 was the French Military equivalent to the U.S. M14.  These have not been available for years and collectors who know this rifle know that they demand a premium. All of the guys on staff want this but rather than have a fist fight here over who get's it, we thought it best to bring it to auction. If they want it, they can bid on it.  Don't miss this chance to add one to your collection. C&R Eligible - See extended description lower on the page for even more information.