This video delves into the history and characteristics of the MAT-49, a French submachine gun developed after World War II to replace the MAS-38. It highlights the MAT-49's adoption of the 9x19mm cartridge and its design influences from the American M3 "Grease Gun". The video notes its substantial production run and its significant combat use in French colonial wars in Algeria and Indochina, earning it a reputation for durability and reliability despite its weight. The FAMAS bullpup rifle eventually replaced it. The description also promotes the host's Patreon and merchandise.
This video explores the fascinating history and purpose of the French Lebel R35 carbine. Developed in the 1930s, it was a conversion of obsolete Lebel rifles into shorter carbines. The R35 was intended for auxiliary troops like artillery crews and engineers, freeing up more modern rifles for frontline infantry. The Tulle arsenal spearheaded the conversion, with production ramping up just before World War II. The video details the carbine's reduced magazine capacity and barrel length, highlighting its practical application in re-purposing existing military hardware.
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the French M27 Lebel conversion, a project initiated after World War I to adapt existing rifles to the new 1924-adopted rimless cartridge. The Tulle arsenal was tasked with converting the Lebel rifle, with prototypes appearing in 1927. While iterative development continued, the M27 Lebel conversion was ultimately less favored than the M34 Berthier and saw limited production of around 1500 units by 1940. Despite its lack of widespread adoption, the M27 project informed the development of the MAS-36 and some examples were used for pressure testing ammunition.
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