Description
**C&R FFL OK**
🇫🇷 MAS 36/51 Rifle Overview
Official Name: MAS Mle 1936-51 (MAS 36/51)
Country of Origin: France
Service Period: Circa 1951–1960s (limited use beyond)
Caliber: 7.5×54mm French (7.5mm MAS)
Action: Bolt-action
Feed System: 5-round internal magazine (loaded via stripper clips)
Length: 1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Barrel Length: 575 mm (22.6 in)
Weight: Approx. 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) unloaded
Muzzle Velocity: ~850 m/s (2,790 ft/s)
Historical Context
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The MAS 36/51 was produced starting in 1951 as a transitional rifle while France adopted more semi-automatic and automatic small arms, such as the MAS-49 and later FAMAS.
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It was used by French forces in Algeria, Indochina, and various colonial conflicts.
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Though somewhat outdated by the 1950s, the MAS 36/51 was favored for its simplicity, reliability, and effectiveness in harsh environments.












































