French MAS 1936, again

[Gil Martin]

Another one came my way in mint condition and cheap. It appears to be unfired and only dropped once. All the best...
Gil

[Adam Helmer]

Gil,

Where is the Safety located?

Bring the lesser of the two here with some ammo when you visit.

Adam

[Jack]

Safety??
"We don't need no steenking safety!"

[gumpokc]

Originally posted by Adam Helmer
Gil,

Where is the Safety located?

Bring the lesser of the two here with some ammo when you visit.

Adam

Adam, the Mas-36 does not have a mechanical safety.
Common practice was to not load thr rifle until in the engagement area.

The only other thing I have seen mentioned is that some people using it, would load the rifles internal mag, then using their thumb to hold the amoo down, would ride the bolt back forward.

That way, they had ammo in the rifle, and simply had to cycle the bolt to load it.

[Joe Boleo]

It is an interesting rifle and most that I have seen were in wonderful condition at reasonable prices. Ammo is available and some of it is reloadable. Take care...
Joe

[Old Scout]

The Mas-36 is an interesting study. The action has been simp-lfied much more than other turn bolt designs.

Brass is available from Graf & Sons, and the rifles seem to shoot rather well.

Old Scout

[Joe Boleo]

The current issue has a good article on the French MAS Model 1936 and another article on Italian Carcano and other rifles used by Italy in WWI. I really like this magazine for stories on classic military surplus arms. Take care...
Joe

[Gil Martin]

I saw the articles and they were very informative. Keep it coming. All the best...
Gil