New MAS-49 owner with a question

[selector67]

Just recently aquired a French MAS-49 and was wondering if I got an oddball, from what I heard only the MAS-44s had the black enamel finish on them, talk to some people on Gunboards and they never heard of or seen any MAS-49s with the black enamel finish, so I was wondering if any of you can shed some light on the subject, and the rifle is French, and not the Syrian contract Rifle thanks

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[Paul S.]

My only experience with the MAS rifles is the one MAS 49/56 I own. That said, my rifle has the flash suppressor/grenade launcher that is obviously not present on your rifle, and a parkerized finish. That again is the extent of my knowledge and exprience.

[Bill Hollinger]

Selector67, welcome to milsurps.com! Happy to have you as a new member

All I've seen were Parkerized also.

[selector67]

Thank you very much, glad to be here

[Maple_Leaf_Eh]

Welcome to the fever! I've had a MAS49 and a MAS44 over the years. The book you need to buy by Jean Huot by Collector Grade Publications, entitled Proud Promise. The answer will be in there, along with a whole lot of other answers.