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Liv2Shoot
02-10-2002, 02:31 PM
Well, I picked it up yesterday in Allentown from Slab Side. Nice guy. Sorry guys, the MAS on GunBroker is no longer for sale. It's mine, all mine. I couldn't wait to shoot it, so I went to the mountains. I am impressed. I was expecting this rifle to rock me. WRONG! A little more recoil than my SKS, IMO. Without any sight adjustment, I was shattering clay pigeons at 80-100 yds. I also had to try to bump fire it. hehe. I only did 5 rounds, but they went in about 1 second. Functioned flawlessly. The only problem I had was getting the ammo off the links. My fingers still hurt but, it was well worth it. So, if anyone wants to buy links for 7.5mm, I have around 400 rds worth. Just PM me or somethig.

I'd recommend one of these rifles to anyone. Accurate, easy to handle, and it looks tough as hell. I can't wait to get back out to the range.
whos2kno
02-10-2002, 02:49 PM
I think the MAS 49/56 is a fun rifle to shoot.the only think is the cost of the ammo. one day I think it will go down I hope.
whos2kno
Richard Simmons
02-10-2002, 06:37 PM
Congratulations. Glad you like it. Most people think the only good think to come out of France was French Fries. :D
1 Patriot-of-many
02-10-2002, 09:24 PM
Nope, didn't Lingerie and little French maid outfits come out of France???:D
zouavexx
02-10-2002, 10:37 PM
Originally posted by 1 Patriot-of-many
Nope, didn't Lingerie and little French maid outfits come out of France???:D

Yeah but so did harry armpits :eek:
whos2kno
02-10-2002, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by zouave


Yeah but so did harry armpits :eek:
and legs also
Speedfish
02-12-2002, 08:07 AM
Where is the safety located on the 49/56? I checked out a MAS 49/56 website but it only referred to (fig.16) but failed to include (fig.16).
Thanks,
Speedfish
Liv2Shoot
02-12-2002, 08:36 AM
Originally posted by Speedfish
Where is the safety located on the 49/56? I checked out a MAS 49/56 website but it only referred to (fig.16) but failed to include (fig.16).
Thanks,
Speedfish

It's on the right side of the rifle by the trigger. It looks like a button in front of the trigger guard but, it is a lever that swings tward the rear of the trigger guard, kinda like an SKS.

Forward position = Safety OFF
Rear Position = Safety ON
clearblue
02-13-2002, 03:59 PM
Originally posted by Speedfish
Where is the safety located on the 49/56? I checked out a MAS 49/56 website but it only referred to (fig.16) but failed to include (fig.16).
Thanks,
Speedfish

Speedfish check out this article for one of the best descriptions on disassembling and reasons why,I've seen recently.

http://www.jpfo.org/masrifle.htm
Speedfish
02-13-2002, 08:14 PM
Thanks, for the info. I plan on getting one once my CRL gets here, provided I can convince the boss.
Speedfish