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| Author: | Gatsby [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mas 36 Date Codes |
Anybody out there know of where I can find information online regarding MAS36 date codes? I'd found a site awhile ago, I thought I had book marked it but I guess I didn't. I'm trying to date a rifle that has the "L" prefix. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Author: | Mybusa [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:14 pm ] |
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It should be 1945ish. I pm'd you some info and I'll also dig up the link for the info sometime today. |
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| Author: | Mybusa [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:49 pm ] |
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Well I can't find the link also but I did find this on my computer saved as Mas36 serial dates. I got it some time ago from another site so I can't take credit for it other then saving it. 1. Fusil MAS 1936 (7.5x54mm) ... Serial number prefixes F, G, H, J, K, and L up to 45XX were all pre-war made. In 1945, the French restarted where they left off in June of 1940 ... L4600, the rest of the L series were manufactured in either 1945 or 1946. M, N, P, and Q were finished off by 1950. They then went to block letters: FG, FH, and FJ and so on until 1957. 2. Fusil MAS 1936 Crosse Repliable 1939 (7.5x54mm) ... These were a conversion of the Fusil MAS 1936 and will have various serial number prefixes F, G, H, J, K, and L. 3. Fusil MAS 1936 Lance-Grenades 1948 (7.5x54mm) ... These were only made at the arsenal in the "FG" series in 1950 and 1951, many are conversions and are stamped "L.G. 48" after the designation on the receiver. 4. Fusil MAS 1936-1951 (7.5x54mm) ... Used block Letters, F and up starting in 1951 and ending in 1962. And these are the links I have just for your info. The first one is the best one for photos! http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20francais ... 6%20gb.htm http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/frencharms.html http://armesfrancaises.free.fr/FR%20MAS%2036.html Use translator!! http://armesfrancaises.free.fr/FR%20MAS%2036.html Use translator!! |
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