Prototype French MAS-49 SMG in .45ACP
This video showcases a rare prototype French MAS-49 SMG chambered in .45 ACP. The description details the historical context of the MAS-49 program as a replacement for the MAS-38, noting that the MAT-49 was the eventual winner. The St Etienne arsenal's lever-delayed design is highlighted, along with the unusual existence of .45 ACP variants. The content acknowledges the IRCGN (Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale) for granting access to film this unique firearm.












