First adopted in 1936 by France and intended to replace the Berthier and Lebel series of service rifles, it saw service long past the World War II period. It was manufactured from late 1937 onward by …

Jul 7, 2022 · These two collector rifles – the MAS-36 and MAS-49 – showcase the direction that the French were planning on going prior to WWII. Progress was obviously impeded by the French …

Feb 12, 2021 · The MAS-36 was meant to be an economical, bolt-action rifle for rear echelon, colonial, and reserve troops. These French soldiers in the early days of the WWII are carrying the compact …

Apr 25, 2025 · Development of the MAS-36 began in the early 1930s at the Manufacture d’armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS), one of France’s premier state-run arms factories. The rifle was officially …

Aug 8, 2016 · The MAS 36 rifle's official service run was from 1936 to 1978, making it - in some ways - a long-running success story by any firearm standard. Beyond use in World War 2, the weapon was …

The Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne Modèle 36, or MAS-36, stands as an intriguing case study in military pragmatism. Its legacy is not one of innovation or technological marvel, but rather of stoic …

In 1939, the French military realising the importance of airborne troops began developing an adaptation to their new standard infantry rifle the MAS-36.

First adopted in 1936 by France and intended to replace the Berthier and Lebel series of service rifles, it saw service past the World War II period. It was manufactured by Manufacture d'armes de Saint …

The MAS 36 was designed in the early 1930's to replace the older Lebel and Berthier rifles and carbines in French service. The MAS 36 is regarded as one of the better bolt action service rifles as its design …

France’s main battle rifle of World War II, the 7.5x54mm MAS Modèle 36, often carries the reputation of being “never fired, only dropped once.” This slight is based on the fact that the French Army was …