Videos tagged with MAS

This video promotes the "Small Arms of the Cold War: NATO Battle Rifles" book, focusing on the historical context and iconic designs of battle rifles used by NATO forces. It details the strategic differences between NATO's full-power cartridges and the Eastern bloc's intermediate cartridges. The book covers over 70 models, organized by type, including notable rifles like the FAL, G3, M14, AR-10, and MAS, with a chapter dedicated to precursors and others. The book features historical insights from Ian McCollum and photography by James Rupley, providing a comprehensive look at these often under-documented firearms.

This video announces the pre-order launch of the book "Small Arms of the Cold War: Battle Rifles of NATO." The book covers major battle rifle designs from NATO and allied powers during the Cold War, including their precursors and various models like the FAL, G3, M14, AR-10, MAS, E.M.2, and SIG Stgw. 57. It features extensive photography and historical details across over 460 pages, with different editions available. The video also promotes the author's other platforms and merchandise.

This video showcases new import firearms, specifically the French MAS 49/56 and MAS 36/51 rifles. It highlights these historical military rifles, likely focusing on their design, features, and potential appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. The content is derived from the title and provided hashtags, indicating a focus on these specific models and their French origin.

This video explores the lever-delayed prototype SMG series from the French MAS (Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne) developed in 1948. While the Tulle MAT-49 eventually won the adoption competition, the MAS design showcased an interesting lever-delayed system, reminiscent of later FAMAS rifles. The content covers various prototypes, highlighting differences in stock design and barrel length, and discusses their performance in trials, noting the complexity and cost of the lever-delayed action compared to simpler blowback systems. Access to these prototypes was granted by the IRCGN.

This video delves into the FUSTAN MAS-36, a rare competition variant of the French MAS-36 rifle. Developed by MAS, this single-shot, .22 rimfire rifle featured an improved trigger and was built in 1947 for the Fédération des Unions et Sociétés de Tir d'Afrique du Nord (FUSTAN). The rifle was designed for formal competition, utilizing a tube in place of the bayonet for weight and balance adjustment, and featured a finely adjustable aperture sight. Notably, French junior shooting champions used this model in the early 1950s. The video highlights the rarity of surviving examples and showcases this particular rifle.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons tackles a wide array of firearm-related questions, ranging from the potential availability of FAMAS parts kits and the design choices behind European heel magazine releases to the historical value of specific French firearms like the Continsouza Berthier. The discussion delves into the evolution of carbine designations (M2/M3 vs. M1A2/M1A3), the merits of different operating systems for suppressors, and advice for new gun collectors. It also touches on intriguing historical topics such as the Pedersen Device, the longevity of single-shot rifles, and the development of simple submachine guns. The episode touches upon collector interests like provenance, desired firearms, and notable pawn shop finds. It also covers ammunition topics like the difference between Berdan and boxer priming, the historical context of .30 Carbine and .30-06 ammunition, and the viability of .300 Blackout. Finally, it explores specific firearm models and concepts including the Colt Python, straight-pull rifles, inertial operation, the Type 94 Nambu, MAB-15, and the Lebel rifle's historical impact.