MAS 49 vs 49/56 questions
st...@grove.ufl.edu
unissued MAS 49 locally for $250, but am only familure with the appearance
of the MAS 49/56 and was wondering what the differences were, difference in
barrel length, flash hider, etc. What are the weight and length
differences.
I am also interested in the sucess or failure people have had loading good
ammo by resizing 6.5x55mm. While American 6.5x55 tends to be a little
undersized, it does measure .477" after being fired once in my Sweede.
Mike
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Info on moderated group rec.guns is at http://doubletap.cs.umd.edu/rec.guns
flw
similiar model. If you are selling please email me your asking price.
Thanks
FLW
flw
conversions. ( I returned mine for an original 7.5). In spite of my advice
against it he is insistent. Would appreciate if anyone who has purchased a
..308 conversion and is happy with it because it extracts and shoots good,
please provide the name and address (and purchase date) of the wholesaler
you purchased your functioning 308 from.
Thanks,
Chuck
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We have one. Sweet Sixteen, 90% $599.99
318-537-1756
Have a good one
Bob Walter
See picture of MAS 49 at http://members.aol.com/AIMSurplus/index.htm
Basically, the differences are the 49/56 has a shorter (about 2 inches)
barrel (but then they added a flash suppressor, so overall length is
actually longer) and the wood was cut back to accomodate that gigantic
grenade launcher sight. Pertinent numbers are:
MAS 49
MAS 49/56
Weight 10.4 lbs 8.6 lbs
w/o mag
Length 43.3 in.
43.4 in.
Barrel length 22.8 in. 20.7
in.
Muzzle velocity 2705 fps 2700 fps
also, the standard MAS 49 does not take a bayonet.
Enjoy, Bob
st...@grove.ufl.edu wrote in message <6r71lk$p...@xring.cs.umd.edu>...
#I'm interested in the MAS 49-type rifle and have a chance to buy an Arsenal
#unissued MAS 49 locally for $250, but am only familure with the appearance
#of the MAS 49/56 and was wondering what the differences were, difference in
#barrel length, flash hider, etc. What are the weight and length
#differences.
Ed Litteral
from SOG (Southern Ohio Gun) 1-800-944-GUNS about four months ago. Prices
are: $169 for a MAS49/56 in 7.5, $199 for one in .308, or $429 for one of each
plus a MAS36.
Good luck,
Ed Litteral
flw wrote:
# A friend who has a FFL is interested in purchasing a few .MAS 49/56 .308
# conversions. ( I returned mine for an original 7.5). In spite of my advice
# against it he is insistent. Would appreciate if anyone who has purchased a
# ..308 conversion and is happy with it because it extracts and shoots good,
# please provide the name and address (and purchase date) of the wholesaler
# you purchased your functioning 308 from.
#
# Thanks,
# FLW
C.M.
Had the Extraction & Feeding problem that is floating around the
newsgroups too. Using CAVIM 7.62x51 NATO (17.50 per 100)@jgsales.com
I got about 8 rounds off before an extraction failure. Call this guy,
Ransom Co. Ransom's Tel. # 972-253-0108. He will tell you how to
FIX both prblems with the .308 MAS. I followed his directions and now
I have NO extraction or FEEDING problems, slick as a whistle. NO BS.
Just a little finish work Century failed to do.
I put 400 or so of the CAVIM mil spec rounds through it without a hitch so far.
For the sake of brevity here, just call him. Good Guy.
He also makes 20 and 30 round mags for the MAS, as well a
scope mount.
Overall a great deal and another case for simplicity.
Chuck McGroarty
smal...@pe.net
John A. Stovall
Snipped (I find this hard to accept this given the bolt head size
differences and other issues)
#He also makes 20 and 30 round mags for the MAS,
How is this possible with out the violation of the law?
There was never an issue mag for the MAS 49/56 greater than 10
although Legion armorers in Algeria produced higher capacity Mag's.
(Which I must add would be a major collector item).
Not my provider’s views.
John Alex Stovall
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TC
the MAS scope mount which he purports to be the same as the
original,(NOT TRUE) 'cause I got ripped off for $65-and no where close
to the original and badly made. He wants payment by checks or money
order only----BEWARE--NO REFUNDS no matter what,I tried. He is trying to
modify M1a mags to fit the MAS,forget it...At this time, I am in
discussion with a proper businessman to manufacture a scope mount for
the MAS which will be very close to the original with very tight
tolerances...so watch for it in rec.guns forum with the announcement. It
will be worth every penny of it and guaranteed high quality.....!!!
Marshall Richards
Thanks,
MR
TC wrote:
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cm
differences and other issues)
Clueless here?
#How is this possible with out the violation of the law?
I'm not a lawyer. Ask Donnie Ransom
#There was never an issue mag for the MAS 49/56 greater than 10
although Legion armorers in Algeria produced higher capacity Mag's.
(Which I must add would be a major collector item).
I have never stated that there was. I stated that Ransom makes these higher
capacity mags. (From 2 FN FAL mags), according to Ransom.
Maybe you should contact him.
Ransom's Tel. # 972-253-0108 in Texas.
Regards,
cm
cm
John A. Stovall wrote:
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Concerning doubts about the MAS 49/56.
I have a Smalltalk programming contract in the Twin Cities
area coming up at the end of September.
You are welcome to test this rifle for yourself, given you are
working at Control Data in Minnesota as implied by your e-mail address.
Regards,
cm
flw
someone import some.
FLW
Gunnut
#According to the French Manual, some 18 rd mags were issued. Be nice to see
#someone import some.
#FLW
#
Can't...they're evil, EVIL! Over 10 rnds, remember? :-(