Maybe Doing Research isn't Always Good

[Wolf308]

You cant go wrong with the SMLE, interesting to see the make (maybe a 1926 Lithgow).

You pegged it.

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It's over, folks. The MAS has been turned in and I got a 1926 Enfield SMLE and a 1943 Mosin Nagant, plus some ammo for it.

I'm much happier. I understand the MAS can be fixed, or maybe nothing is wrong, but when I lifted the case this evening with the SMLE and the Mosin inside and proceeded to pull my shoulder out of the socket, I realized maybe I really DID make the right choice. I'm not your "average" female and can handle a rifle with some punch (K31, anyone?), but over the years my right arm hasn't been what it should be. Between a shoulder that has taken too much recoil from sighting in safari rifles for people to a broken wrist thanks to a small revolver with a massive load, I just don't think taking the chance of an unexpected slam fire pushing the rifle into my shoulder unexpectedly is worth it. If that MAS had cut down on my K31 time I would have been very upset. Besides, I seem to go very "old fashioned" anyway. I always take a bolt over semi, pump over semi, and wheel gun over semi. I have semis, but they don't make me as happy. And when I brought home that SMLE tonight... the buyer's remorse was gone. So I think I did good.

The MAS is back up for sale for a nice price and will make someone else very happy.

[jmoore]

Good year for an SMLE. Looking forward to hearing more about your new purchases!

[smellie]

Yesssss........ 1926 was a very good year for Champagne, Chateau Lafite Rothschild..... and SMLEs from Enfield.

Made slowly and carefully.

And VERY few were made or survive.

You have a very real prize there.

Have fun!
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[Freightman]

I had a 49/56 in French 7.5 (wish I still had it) and I reloaded the 7.5 as it is hard to get with only one slam fire, I loaded the ammo with WLRP and it emptied the mag. Went home and pulled all down and loaded with CCI #11 Milsurp primers and never had another problem, very accurate and lots of fun. If I ever get the chance I will buy another when I have the money.

[clarkmilitaria]

Sorry to butt in on the thread, but I know of a MAS 49/56 for sale in my area, for $385, but it was converted to .308. I did some research and found out that a lot of shooters don't like those, due to a poor conversion job. Anyway, I was thinking about buying one if I could get the price down a little bit, but I held off when I saw the negative reviews on the converted ones, do any of you have any input on the .308 conversions?
Thanks,
Jim

Edit: Also, the overall condition of the gun is pretty nice, has the rubber butt cover, and the white knob on the bolt handle. I believe the conversion was by Century Arms.

[Wolf308]

Well, you guys will be happy to know that this MAS in question recently found itself a nice new home.