Armory Sponsor
Posted: 7/26/2013 5:05:02 PM EDT
| I just won a bid on gunbroker. How are these rifles? This one looks to be in really good condition. I got it for $315 no import marks. |
|
They're handy, and pretty accurate. They have chunky front sight posts and the triggers are usually pretty heavy, but that's about it as far as downsides go. The funky bolt handle is easy once you get the hang of it.
Once you're set up to load 7.5 it's no more expensive than .308. From a ballistic standpoint it's basically identical as well. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
|
I always laugh when folks buy a rifle and then ask how it is.
In this case, your luck: The MAS-36 is a great rifle. For a battle rifle of its time, it was one of the best. Compact, reliable, a minimum of parts, and adequate, simple sights. They rifle has seen service in some of the nicest reaches of the globe over thirty years: Indochina, Algeria, France's African possessions, French Guyana, as well as WW2. I can work the bolt on my -36 and -36/51 faster than a Lee Enfield. The 7.5 French is, at least in its standard 139 gr. loading, essentially equal to 147 gr. 7.62 NATO/150 gr. .308. Reloading costs are the same. $315 is a good price for one in decent or better condition. |
|
Quoted:
I always laugh when folks buy a rifle and then ask how it is. In this case, your luck: The MAS-36 is a great rifle. For a battle rifle of its time, it was one of the best. Compact, reliable, a minimum of parts, and adequate, simple sights. They rifle has seen service in some of the nicest reaches of the globe over thirty years: Indochina, Algeria, France's African possessions, French Guyana, as well as WW2. I can work the bolt on my -36 and -36/51 faster than a Lee Enfield. The 7.5 French is, at least in its standard 139 gr. loading, essentially equal to 147 gr. 7.62 NATO/150 gr. .308. Reloading costs are the same. $315 is a good price for one in decent or better condition. +1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. 
|
|
Quoted:
+1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9326476545_006b4d2a11_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8288295068_faf41cccdb_b.jpg Quoted:
Quoted:
I always laugh when folks buy a rifle and then ask how it is. In this case, your luck: The MAS-36 is a great rifle. For a battle rifle of its time, it was one of the best. Compact, reliable, a minimum of parts, and adequate, simple sights. They rifle has seen service in some of the nicest reaches of the globe over thirty years: Indochina, Algeria, France's African possessions, French Guyana, as well as WW2. I can work the bolt on my -36 and -36/51 faster than a Lee Enfield. The 7.5 French is, at least in its standard 139 gr. loading, essentially equal to 147 gr. 7.62 NATO/150 gr. .308. Reloading costs are the same. $315 is a good price for one in decent or better condition. +1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9326476545_006b4d2a11_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8288295068_faf41cccdb_b.jpg Gun owners are a curious lot. 
Gorgeous looking rifle, Spax. |
|
Quoted:
Gun owners are a curious lot.
Gorgeous looking rifle, Spax. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I always laugh when folks buy a rifle and then ask how it is. In this case, your luck: The MAS-36 is a great rifle. For a battle rifle of its time, it was one of the best. Compact, reliable, a minimum of parts, and adequate, simple sights. They rifle has seen service in some of the nicest reaches of the globe over thirty years: Indochina, Algeria, France's African possessions, French Guyana, as well as WW2. I can work the bolt on my -36 and -36/51 faster than a Lee Enfield. The 7.5 French is, at least in its standard 139 gr. loading, essentially equal to 147 gr. 7.62 NATO/150 gr. .308. Reloading costs are the same. $315 is a good price for one in decent or better condition. +1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9326476545_006b4d2a11_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8288295068_faf41cccdb_b.jpg Gun owners are a curious lot.
Gorgeous looking rifle, Spax. TY :) |
|
Quoted:
Liberty Tree has some. Cheaper to just find / buy the boxed surplus ammo that comes on strippers it's still around. Quoted:
Quoted:
There is a huber trigger out there for it. Should make it more accurate. Anyone seen any stripper clips for them? Liberty Tree has some. Cheaper to just find / buy the boxed surplus ammo that comes on strippers it's still around. Liberty tree? I know aim had that ammo but haven't seen it in awhile. |
|
Quoted:
Liberty tree? I know aim had that ammo but haven't seen it in awhile. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
There is a huber trigger out there for it. Should make it more accurate. Anyone seen any stripper clips for them? Liberty Tree has some. Cheaper to just find / buy the boxed surplus ammo that comes on strippers it's still around. Liberty tree? I know aim had that ammo but haven't seen it in awhile. Five for $18 
https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=66 |
|
Quoted:
+1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9326476545_006b4d2a11_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8288295068_faf41cccdb_b.jpg Quoted:
Quoted:
I always laugh when folks buy a rifle and then ask how it is. In this case, your luck: The MAS-36 is a great rifle. For a battle rifle of its time, it was one of the best. Compact, reliable, a minimum of parts, and adequate, simple sights. They rifle has seen service in some of the nicest reaches of the globe over thirty years: Indochina, Algeria, France's African possessions, French Guyana, as well as WW2. I can work the bolt on my -36 and -36/51 faster than a Lee Enfield. The 7.5 French is, at least in its standard 139 gr. loading, essentially equal to 147 gr. 7.62 NATO/150 gr. .308. Reloading costs are the same. $315 is a good price for one in decent or better condition. +1; put 300$+ on a rifle you know nothing about? Do a quick google search man! Either way mas 36, mas 36/51 are extremely rugged, with good sights and a great action. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9326476545_006b4d2a11_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8288295068_faf41cccdb_b.jpg Well let me clarify, I did research the rifle and what got me interested is it's battle history. I also thought for the condition it was in the final price of $315 was good, so I guess the correct thing for me to ask is how do you guys think I did and can you give me your opinions on the rifle. That being said it looks from the pics on gunbroker to be in the same condition as the bottom rifle in the above pics minus the grenade launcher adapter. Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. |
|
Quoted:
Liberty tree? I know aim had that ammo but haven't seen it in awhile. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
There is a huber trigger out there for it. Should make it more accurate. Anyone seen any stripper clips for them? Liberty Tree has some. Cheaper to just find / buy the boxed surplus ammo that comes on strippers it's still around. Liberty tree? I know aim had that ammo but haven't seen it in awhile. E-mailed AIM askin if they would have more, they indicated that they were out and that was probibly the last large lot that would be comming into country. SOG had some at about the same price and it sold out about the same time. Havent seen it since. |
|
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. |
|
Quoted:
Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. +1. Not the mention the sight cut out for the launcher in the stock. Best leave it as it is- a mas 36. Just grab a mas 36/51 down the road. I personally prefer the mas 36 standard... all that shit on the 51 makes it a tad nose heavy. The 36 on the other hand is very well balanced. |
|
Quoted:
+1. Not the mention the sight cut out for the launcher in the stock. Best leave it as it is- a mas 36. Just grab a mas 36/51 down the road. I personally prefer the mas 36 standard... all that shit on the 51 makes it a tad nose heavy. The 36 on the other hand is very well balanced. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. +1. Not the mention the sight cut out for the launcher in the stock. Best leave it as it is- a mas 36. Just grab a mas 36/51 down the road. I personally prefer the mas 36 standard... all that shit on the 51 makes it a tad nose heavy. The 36 on the other hand is very well balanced. Cool thanks for the info. Gives me another reason to buy another rifle-like I needed one 
|
|
Quoted:
Cool thanks for the info. Gives me another reason to buy another rifle-like I needed one Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. +1. Not the mention the sight cut out for the launcher in the stock. Best leave it as it is- a mas 36. Just grab a mas 36/51 down the road. I personally prefer the mas 36 standard... all that shit on the 51 makes it a tad nose heavy. The 36 on the other hand is very well balanced. Cool thanks for the info. Gives me another reason to buy another rifle-like I needed one That's the spirit. 
The extra weight on the fore end of the 36/51 makes it very easy to keep on target. i need to make up some grenade blanks for mine. Already have some rubber dummy grenades. 
|
|
Quoted:
Only real downside is the buttstock is about an inch too short for most. A slip on recoil pad is a useful addition. I have monkey arms, but the buttstock is a nice fit tucked in tight. My point: the user should fire the rifle first. If not, look for one of the slip-on grenade launching boots for the MAS 36/51 or the 49/56. Easy to find. |
|
Quoted:
I have one century monkey fucked into 308 its not too solid. I think I found the problem. There 49/56 conversions are typically problematic, too. It would certainly not be fair to judge the original pattern rifle on Century's renowned workmanship. With quality 7.5 French ammo being readily available, ballistically similar, and comparably priced to .308, there's little reason to muck around with the Century -36 and -49/56 conversions these days. |
|
Quoted:
Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200.
|
|
Quoted:
Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. I know where one is for $550.... |
|
Quoted:
I know where one is for $550.... Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. I know where one is for $550.... I'd buy it at that price, assuming it's a legit LG 48. They're very rare. Not quite as rare as a CR 39, but pretty close. You do know the difference between the 36/51 and the LG 48, correct (the 51 has the barrel sleeve, the 48 does not)? The LG 48s aren't always marked, making it even more confusing. |
|
Quoted:
Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. Missed that one. I'm holding out for a French MAS-49, so it was a good thing I didn't see it. |
|
Quoted:
I'd buy it at that price, assuming it's a legit LG 48. They're very rare. Not quite as rare as a CR 39, but pretty close. You do know the difference between the 36/51 and the LG 48, correct (the 51 has the barrel sleeve, the 48 does not)? The LG 48s aren't always marked, making it even more confusing. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. I know where one is for $550.... I'd buy it at that price, assuming it's a legit LG 48. They're very rare. Not quite as rare as a CR 39, but pretty close. You do know the difference between the 36/51 and the LG 48, correct (the 51 has the barrel sleeve, the 48 does not)? The LG 48s aren't always marked, making it even more confusing. Oldguns.net, under foreign longarms. Just don't buy my post war pre commie export Czech k98. I'm selling a glock to fund it.
|
|
Quoted:
Missed that one. I'm holding out for a French MAS-49, so it was a good thing I didn't see it. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Can I put a grenade launcher adaptor on mine? If yes is it hard to do (or I should say a pain in the ass)? And can you point me in a direction on where to find one? Thanks. Not gonna happen without an assload of work and parts that you are not going to come by unless you were to cannibalize another rifle. There were two grenade launching versions: the MAS 36 LG 48 and the MAS 36/51. The 48 is quite rare, but the 36/51 shows up on Gunbroker every now and then. I got mine for $350. The front ends of both rifles were significantly modified to accept the grenade launching bits. Hey, lew, did you see that SOG has (or at least had) an LG 48? It was in their recent circular... $1200. Missed that one. I'm holding out for a French MAS-49, so it was a good thing I didn't see it. Empire Arms has one. It's one of the ones with the grenade launcher removed, even. It's not cheap but it's there... |
|
Oldguns.net, under foreign longarms. Just don't buy my post war pre commie export Czech k98. I'm selling a glock to fund it. I've been poking around on that website since you posted it, interesting stuff on there, and it looks like the pricing isn't completely out of hand. Thanks for the good link, and I didn't buy your rifle either
|
|
Quoted:
There is a huber trigger out there for it. Should make it more accurate. Anyone seen any stripper clips for them? I've read that Swedish 6.5 strippers work--they are readily available, and reasonably cheap. SAMCO has them for $10/40, cheaper in bulk (look about 2/3rds of the way down the page HERE... ) The Swedish blank ammo SAMCO has can also be necked up to 7.5--but the blank ammo I got look kinda gnarly, and shipping was pretty spendy. The swedish blank ammo is Berdan primed, but it decaps easily enough. |
|
I was close to buying a $200 MAS 36 at the last gunshow. Two reasons why I didn't, I already bought a k22 S&W and I couldn't assertain if it was .308 converted or not. i didn't want to get stuck with the .308 Century "fix".
the one I was looking at had some honest wear but looked decent. The owner of it had a table and kept at me when I'd go by. I kind of wish i was better armed on inspecting it. |
Armory Sponsor