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Lot 3476:Two French Semi-Automatic Military Rifles

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3476:Two French Semi-Automatic Military Rifles

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,300

A) MAS Model 1944 Rifle

Manufactured in France and imported by Century Arms. Blade front and tangent peep rear sight, matching serial numbers on the forearm and buttstock and a 17 inch spike bayonet slotted into the forearm.

ConditionExcellent, with 98% of the matte phosphate gray finish, with a small amount of spotting and mild handling marks. The stock is very fine, with some light dents and a five inch long horizontal crack on the forend (left side). The bolt and bolt carrier are electro-penciled to match the rifle, and a reset spring has been added to the firing pin. Mechanically very good.

Details

ManufacturerMAS

Model1944

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge7.5 mm French

Barrel23 inch round

Finishmatte phosphate gray

Stockhardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page196

B) MAS Model 1944 Rifle

As A, with a 16 7/8 inch bayonet.

ConditionExcellent, with 98% of the original matte gray finish, showing some light spotting and handling marks. The wood is also in excellent condition. Markings and modifications similar to A are present on the bolt assembly, and heavy storage grease is present. Mechanically excellent.