French MAS 36

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I have 2 MAS 36s
One prewar that is to look at very rough,
it had been smashed to prevent use, hidden and then rebuilt
with a new barrel and fore end wood. The mag box is still badly bent but it is straight, passed proof and all works well and smooth and shots very very straight.

The other is post war and in near new condition in 7.08.
That shoots just as well if not a little better with a greater choice of bullets.

New cases can be bought from here FAMAS

Of you read French then there is lots and lots of info on reloading and where to find the hard to find parts.

If finding cases becomes a real issue, re-chamber in 30-284.
Shoots just as well with all the original profile and barrel.

The MAS 36 is classed as a Mauser type action, is very strong,
one of the best bolt action rifles ever made, feels and looks compact,
and lighter in weight.
It does have a safety in the half cock position but it is not a great one.
I like the bayonet and the peep sight, the bolt form is good but too a little getting use to, a bit like the No 5 in a way same idea.

But it is like everything you like it or you do not, for example I do not like Springfields, M1 Garands or 1911s.
But I still own an M1 untouched since WWII found in a Paris attic
all dried out and grey, and with all original matching parts.
I have it for its historical interest only and it was very very cheap.