Tell me about the MAS1949

[jdmcomp]

Ammo is easily available and no more expensive than any other ammo of similar type. I own both the 36 and the 49 (from the looks both refurbushed and stored by the French before being surplused) and I ordered ammo from Graf and Sons. Availability is on again off again like all ammo right not.

The rifles are extremely accurate and very functional but lack a bit in looks. Dies for reloading are available from several sources such as Lee and bullets are standard 308. It is a simple reload. As stated stay away from any converted rifle. I understand that there were some French made rifles in 7.62 NATO but I would never buy one without being absolutely sure that it was original.

It would be a great rifle for your purpose.

[1886lebel]

One important fact people do not realize is that only approximately 250 FSA Modèle 1949-1956 rifles were converted in France to 7.62 NATO for use by the Sûreté Nationale (National Police) none of these were ever imported and are still in inventory with them.
All of the 'conversions' for sale in the U.S. are the Century Arms, Inc. done ones.
Patrick