MAS 49/56 Run and Gun (the one where everything goes wrong)

[@narval8853]

I used the MAS 49/56 (and MAS 49, and MAT 49 submachine gun) during my military service between 1992 and 1994. I think i was one of last that used this rifle and this PM in the french army. The rifles were so old that wen you fired 3 shot rapidly, the 7 other came in full auto !!!. One day, a general came and, when he look the honour platoon, say to our officer : "do you know that the algerian war as end over 30 years". I have never seen that we can use the clip of 5 rounds to load the magazine. We ever used only the detachable magazine. What is funny is that after, I go to the Gendarmerie and then I can use MAS 36 and MAS 36/51. I didn't go to an other branch of the french military because I don't want to get a LEBEL. I must say that I used also the FAMAS since the begining. At the end, I love all this old guns who are very simple to use and very strong. (sorry for the bad english language).

[@rolandprotoy5752]

Narval I think I know the problem with the MAS firing shots in auto, It was wear in the piece retaining the internal hammer.(among other things) I was in Saint Maixent NCO school in 1964. It happened some time. Prrrtt, oohh s... But it was a good rifle, acurate, simple, I must say " Russian" in a way. Years, years later we were issued the Famas. Good rifle too; one thing I hated on this short rifle was the chamber too close to your ear and that caused me a lot of hearing loss and tinnitus.

[@genghiskhan6809]

Last I heard, the MAS-49 and 49/56 have a very similar if not the same gas system used on the SKS or SVT-40.

[@-alastor1857]

Merci

[@erlycuyler]

Your English is just fine.

[@DonnyTheSkitsDealer]

Your english is better than most who speak it primarily.

[@alainwelonek2036]

When I was in the French army in West Berlin, I used the 49/56 before the famas came along We never load the rifle with a stripper clip , always load with magazines never had any problems

[@chillios2222]

What did the army carry in pouches, how many magazines ( usually ) on duty ? I was US Army we carried 6 with one on the rifle, so 7

[@francoismarchetti1118]

​@@chillios2222 4 by wartime by the book plus clips to reload the mags.

[@tvnshack]

I'm a former French Army NCO, from "before the FAMaS" era. I've never experienced such issues you're reporting with my service rifle, carefully prepared by our armorers. I've lived and slept with that rifle on the field without complaining ... apart from some nasty bites on the hand if not held properly when closing the bolt. Good job though on putting together this video.

[@voldamane]

+tvnshack I have maybe 30 magazines for my 49 and 49/56 and maybe 1 in 4 cannot easily load stripper clips. This is exactly the sort of little issue that a unit armorer would solve by pulling magazines that are not functioning perfectly from unit stocks. Also, I have noted that some of my strippers get a little finicky as they are reused, even in the MAS 1936

[@katenunyabizness9221]

I've experienced similar issues with my stripper clips in my 36. Seems heavy use/age makes them get a bit out of norm. I've had some decide to just not let the ammo strip through despite being a breeze to load up and others hold the ammo tight but when trying to strip into the gun, the ammo is let go and and falls all over. Needless to say those clips are removed from use. Can't say I ever experienced that issue with my 49/56 though, mainly because I always used the magazines instead of trying to stripper clip load in it.

[@francisallen5459]

I have one in 7.62x51 coverted in France i love my French MAS it's the best rifle the French ever made

[@duanesarjec6887]

il y a toujours des armes défectueuses ! moi même à l armée j ai eu droit au fusil 10195 le canon était félé l la culasse si usée que la cartouche ne rentrait pas dans la chambre , ou si' elle entrait après le tir le bloc culasse couvre culasse se désolidarisait et il fallait démonter l' arme puis la remonter engager un cartouche à la main puis recommencer ! cadence de tir 3 coups minute , au pas de tir j ai violemment jeter ce fusil sur le béton et levé les bars quand le capitaine m a demandé ce que je ferais en tant de guerre ; et pris un mois d' arrêt , mais j ai répondu au capitaine que s' il parvenait à faire mieux que mois je voulais bien en faire 3 , deux jour plus tard mon capitaine m' a chopé pour me dire qu' il avait envoyé mon fusil à la casse , qu'il était scandaleux de laisser une arme aussi pourrie en service et j ai pu tirer au mas 36 pendant un mois puis avec un Mas 49 pratiquement neuf et j arrivais régulièrement à faire de groupement l' équivalent de la paume de ma main à 200 m même à genoux

[@leneanderthalien]

il est probable que l'arme défectueuse a été endommagée par un tir canon bouché, ce qui se produisait parfois sur des armes qui passaient dans les mains d'appelés j'menfoutistes voir anti militaristes qui s'en servaient comme béquille (les armuriers connaissent: la terre dans le canon, bonjour le nettoyage

[@DrGun-re1kd]

The worst day shooting beats the best day doing nearly anything else.

[@chibani-]

"the worst" ? well if youf gun blow in my hand i would probably prefer doing chores that day

[@jcodym13]

+chibani Having smaller guns blow up in your face builds up an immunity to larger guns blowing up in your face.

[@chibani-]

jcodym13 if a gun blow your hand there be nothing to be immune anymore

[@SwornHeresy]

Imagine having a $25,000 MG blow up on you. I'd rather go to work that day lmao

[@emilytinykitty93]

Unless you get your thumb bit by a Garand...

[@danthefrst]

This is what is so darn interesting with youtube. That it isn't so slick and super produced in to boredom. We can actually see what is really going on. Even the times when it is not working that great! No need to apologize!

[@WolfoftheAurora]

Judging by the title, I expected a lot of French jokes, but the comment section is surprisingly civilized. And there's Murphy's law where anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Anyway, I enjoyed the video and keep up the good work.

[@TemplarX2]

They are usually from idiotic children or manchild with no knowledge of history.

[@karwan6385]

@@TemplarX2 Surrender land? That joke has gotten very old.

[@gaijinblow]

French strippers hehe There you happy now?

[@niksarass]

@@gaijinblow Now that was pretty funny 😂😂

[@galamonkey]

Just goes to show how fortunate we are having über reliable ARs and AKs for well under $1,000 with some even coming close to or under the $500 mark. Not sure what you have done in your life to be so well-off at such a young age, but I love seeing a young guy with a passion for firearms and knowledge about firearms have a collection that is just that... A real collection. Not only the passion, but the ability to make it a reality. More power to you, glad I found your channel a while back.

[@OliverKrystal]

+galamonkey its not about being well off, its about what you value. I bet that if young people didn't put so much into beer money, there'd be a lot more gun money. And gun money is fun money :)

[@oillamp5344]

+Oliver Krystal So is beer money. Though its a bit weak.

[@crusader8469]

+Oliver Krystal Fact Im 21 and own several guns and other cool things like 4 wheelers. My friends waste all their money on beer and video games and ask me where I get all of my money for cool stuff. Im just like I dont waste it on stupid crap.

[@whisperchainsaw102]

+Crusader I skipped the beer and went for the guns and video games

[@tuck234]

+Catwithanm16 Me as well!... Well, also amps and guitars haha.

[@francoismarchetti1118]

Clips were NEVER used on duty. They were issued for the bolt action MAS 36, same round, same factory. Accuracy compares to G3, FAL, M14 and alikes. The APX scope 3,5x fits on with a quick mount. Its very special is the grenade launcher and its grenades: AP, AT, or AP-AV. Deadly! I use it in service before the FAMAS, love this gun!

[@101DeathJester]

Eh, even with the problems you guys were having I still really enjoyed the video.

[@tfbtv]

+101DeathJester Thanks!

[@zak_161]

+TFB TV can you get hold of an SA80/ L85A2? I would love to here what you think about it.

[@tfbtv]

That would be a difficult one. Maybe when we make it across the pond we can get our good friends to lend us one.

[@TeamPaulie2520]

+TFB TV I thought there was only like three total in the country and I think battlefield las Vegas has the L86

[@doublel7337]

Had two of these which were re-chambered for 308. They worked pretty well, but I never used stripper clips. The bolt action Model MAS 36 was a nightmare, the upper forearm kept falling off, we tried to repair it, but it always came loose. Sold them all. Have to admit the 49/56 was a handy little carbine, and probably should have kept it.

[@muleteam66]

I like honest videos...and this is as honest as you can get without being Tex Grebner cheers gents

[@ostiariusalpha]

"...my training took over; I called my parents to let them know what had happened..." Ah, Tex, you are a treasure.

[@o2wow]

There are aftermarket lightened firing pins and firing pin return springs that help with slam fires in this rifle. The primers in French ammunition are hard to prevent slam fires.

[@biundo1000]

Do a Run&Gun with the SKS. We could compare it to gun like this French MAS 49/56 (both have 10 rounds capacity, but no detachable magazine for the Simonova, only stripper clips). It's also good to see you shooting it, since I don't own it (yet).

[@sergeantbigmac]

+Andrea biundo Well the immediate difference is the SKS fires an intermediate round and the MAS a full power rifle round. I more apt comparison would be an M14 with 10 round mags.

[@biundo1000]

+sergeantbigmac Why not both? The More, the better! >:D Hear our cry, TFB TV!

[@sergeantbigmac]

Andrea biundo Too true haha

[@abr107]

Still a good video. I like how you review classic firearms as well as modern. I know for me that you get me interested in firearms that I never knew existed. It's a breath of fresh air.

[@JACKSONLEWISOFCANADA]

cool to see still.... met french guys who carried these...... they were meant to be mag fed for the most part..... troops were issued 5-6 mags.... they can be fed by clips but those were meant more for topping off or a lighter/cheaper way to give troops more ammo if they needed it before they could reload mags....... similar concept to the m14 design.

[@brooksbrown580]

Ive owned 2 MAS 44s over the years, they are great rifles, I never had any problems with mine, I used strippers and the detach mags, when using strippers you got to really push the rounds in down hard, I had I think about 10 mags for these rifles, I used them most of the time, secret...you have to clean the hell out of these rifles, for real, inside the chamber, the barrel,the trigger group, all of it, and bout every 50 rounds put just a tad of oil on the bolt, i had one that was converted to .308 WIN and the other one was regular French caliber, these are fun to shoot, I love all French Small arms, you should loosen that sling when shooting. When loading these with mags I only ran 9 rounds easier on the mags, Im gonna age myself, I remember when you could but these out of Shot Gun News, for $ 129.99 and a 400 round can of WW2 ammo for $ 69.00, Yep,

[@frederickcorbitt369]

The range setting collar seems to work by adjusting how deep the barrel goes into the rifle mounted grenade. The deeper the barrel goes into the grenade, the more gas being utilized to propel the grenade, giving it more or less velocity depending on how far your target is.

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

I really like this design. Out of all the MBRs I have owned this is my go-to. Simple, reliable and very accurate. I have about 12 mags for mine

[@tedhodge4830]

I'm sure you would have the same issue with the M14 stripper clips. At least this thing has a pretty rapid reload with the box mags. That latch doesn't seem like a bad idea.

[@edspad2]

Great show, loved watching the Mas49/56 Operate. no weapon system is without its operational quirks.

[@BigBrainNicky]

You should do this rifle vs the SVT-40 vs the G43. That should be fun to watch. And of course the M1 Garand.

[@Grandpadew]

Thanks for showing us what really happens!!! Nice to know that those things also happen to others and not just me!

[@jamess662]

I've always liked these. Passed up a couple through the years. Thanks for the video even if your not happy with it.

[@KurtAustin2448]

Not sure what the deal was with the stripper clips, but the slam fire/runnaway is a known thing. You need to replace the factory firing pin, as it's free floating and steel (heavy). This was because original french military ammo had quite hard primers and the rifle needed the heavy firing pin to have enough energy to ignite. There's aftermarket ones that are retained with a spring or made from titanium so that you don't get those slam fires on modern ammo.

[@justinhemboorger1620]

I must say this is one of the most good looking semi auto rifles out there imo asides from the m14

[@Stormcrow41]

That's similar to my issue with stripper clips in the vz2008. It's a good idea, I love being able to carry extra ammo without the size and weight of extra magazines and I like being able to top off without changing magazines but the vz2008 simply does not work well with clips.

[@tomaszstarling]

Great video, it's awesome to show real life and not an edited peace! Well done brother!☮🇺🇸👍🏻

[@1brettsnyder]

Great video, even with the hangups. If you ask me, one of the better looking guns from the early Cold War era.

[@DegenerateDavie]

"everything went wrong" 0/10 no gun explosion

[@palpinter4204]

Federal 7.5x54 french ammo? I can only find PPU online. This rifle made me actually to start reloading. Loving the MAS!

[@danschneider9921]

I noticed with mine, which is a crispy arsenal refurbished one like yours appears to be, the "new" magazine would fuss and not work well with the stripper clips. I bought just on happenstance a used mag later that was more broken in...and it works well with them. I am guessing some of the refurbished mags may have really thick parkerization that causes it to bind in some way.

[@olaf4625]

Hallo, I know this gun from 1983, it is accurate and reliable. The disadvantage is the strong recoil that takes you off target. But i love it...

[@steelgila]

I like it! It's a good looking piece very compact and wieldy; fast into action- you can insert mags or stripper feed(well I guess on a good day) the mag inserted. The French may have something really good here. My top pick of your best guns under $500.00 Is 7.5 expensive or hard to get. Probably a good candidate for some reloading dies and components.

[@arilieberman3547]

No need to apologize. It was a good and informative video

[@CZECHMATE650]

Thanks so much for doing this video! I always wanted one. I've had a MAS 39(ran great) Even though 49/56 was on the heavy side it's not GALIL heavy. I looking into getting one but It's a grey area because of the detachable magazine? in my state NY. Lol our former Gov. Put in the safe act (it's REDICULOUS!

[@peptobismolsaves1]

What a cool sounding rifle/cartridge.

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

For some reason, when I play Rising Storm 2, this gun is sometimes underpowered but in defense, it still does its job pretty well in the game

[@ritterbruder212]

At 0:45 that collar around the grenade spigot controls the seating depth of the grenade. The deeper the seating depth, the greater the range.

[@piritskenyer]

I don't know if anybody has already pointed it out, but the way the riflegrenade-launcher works is this: you adjust the ring to the correct range setting (that's number x10metres), then you put the grenade on, line up the sights on the target, and fire a blank. This is a way of setting the range with expansion volume instead of elevation (Check out forgottenweapons' Knee Mortar video, that device works much the same way as this riflegrenade launcher). Hope that helps. EDIT: I just noticed it also has a ladder sight for the riflegrenades, so now I'm not *all* that sure what's going on...

[@TheMajorActual]

Just found this, today (4-2-2017). The way the grenade sight works, is that the ladder sight is graded for two broad ranges, 100-200 meters (fired at a 74* angle), or 200-400 meters (fired at a 45* angle). You would raise the grenade sight, slide the adjustment ring to the correct range, slip the grenade over the muzzle, load the grenade blank, then adjust the rifle to the appropriate angle (74* or 45*), lay the sight on target, and fire......It sounds complicated, but you get used to it with practice.

[@gpwasr10]

I bought like 8 mags for mine after I first picked it up. One of the overlooked greats for sure.

[@gpwasr10]

You can lightly file down the tip of that Firing pin a bit (Square it off) and it will eliminate your slam fires. I bought a titanium unit for my gun from a company that specialized in the 49/56.

[@alisaiful6717]

Awesome gun. Pretty accurate...

[@Hothenrik]

At 3:53, that "slam fire"--I have never heard it called that before, but as I played it back in slo-mo, I could clearly see that it was a 2-round burst. Is that due to flinching under the recoil, the way the finger was set on the trigger when pulled? Is this model designed that way, being a military style rifle? I am looking for some education here, as I find these rifles fascinating! 😍

[@fullmindstorm]

Thats how you shoot in a real scenerio. Great shooting techniques.

That slam fire, wow. Everyone has a cursed day at the range once in a while.

[@MrFmccarty]

That gun is beautiful! Those sights that look like valentines made me fall in love.

[@genghiskhan6809]

This thing is alot shorter than I expected.

[@eugenederry343]

I rather run and shoot with the Mas 49 over the M1 Garand, SVT 40, and Gewehr 43.

[@TheMajorActual]

Just found this, today (4-2-2017). The way the grenade sight works, is that the ladder sight is graded for two broad ranges, 100-200 meters (fired at a 74* angle), or 200-400 meters (fired at a 45* angle). You would raise the grenade sight, slide the adjustment ring to the correct range, slip the grenade over the muzzle, load the grenade blank, then adjust the rifle to the appropriate angle (74* or 45*), lay the sight on target, and fire......It sounds complicated, but you get used to it with practice.

[@ABC21129]

looks like you activated the secret Hyperburst function on the MAS 49/56 during that 3rd run ;)

[@russwelday]

Beautiful gun.

[@herberar]

A very cool gun ,for a fine and honest shooter . Liked it very much !!!!

[@Berthier_Enjoyer]

For launching rifle grenades the slider is for indirect fire with the butt placed on the ground. The farther the slider is down the farther the grenade sits and the more gas is trapped in the grenade which shoots the grenade longer distances. So setting near the muzzle is for very close fire. You set the grenade sight ladder on it's first setting and line up the two hooks on the left side of the sight ladder. For direct fire you put the grenade sight ladder on the top setting and aim at a target using the 50, 75 or 100 meter graduations based on how far the target is located. The soldier would then putt the butt of the rifle under armpit and grasp it tightly as he can. He would then use his thumb to pull the trigger back so he doesn't break his finger under recoil. And yes, the muzzle flies way up when you fire off a grenade. I really need to make up some blanks and get some of those cheap US trainer rifle grenades. They're the same NATO diameter as the ones the French used.

[@pyrotechnicien]

Hi! The grenade sighting system work in two fashions: direct and indirect fire. When using direct fire, the sliding ranging ring is not used and is kept at its lowest position (toward the shooter), the rifle is shouldered and the flip up ladder is used as a rear sight and the front of the grenade acts as the front sight. In indirect fire however, the rifle butt rests on the ground, the rifle is at a 45 degree angle (or 74 degrees for some grenades and ranges), the flip up ladder should be parallel to the ground and two small rudimentary iron sights located on the side of the ladder are used to aim toward the target while the ranging ring is used to dial in the range. The higher the position of the ring, the less range the grenade will have as it receives less impulse from the blank launching cartridge.

[@pyrotechnicien]

+pyrotechnicien Oh yes! I read also that the finger should not be inserted in the trigger guard when firing grenades... The side of the thumb should be used to avoid injuries... I guess that is in indirect fire mode...

[@benhenryart]

Hi there! My name is Ben Henry and I'm a 3D artist. I've been working on modeling this exact gun for a few weeks now, and I'm trying to get some good reference photos of the front sight. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to maybe take some pictures of it for me so I can complete my model? Thank you TFB!

[@themarinaraman9580]

no.

[@hm096]

no.

[@skystlimit3047]

That rifle is in amazing condition.Did you have it refinished or did you find one in this condition?

[@tomwotton9]

2:17 when the gun was pointing at his foot was scary!

[@chillios2222]

Cool rifle I have one of the conversion models, loosen up the clips sometimes the stripper clip is too tight, or the cases aren't staggered perhaps ?

[@VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

Is the MAS 49/56 chambered in 7.62 NATO any more or less reliable then the rifle chambered in 7.5 French? Is there anything I should worry about shooting a 7.62 MAS 49/56? At some point I'd like to own both.

[@francisallen5459]

I have one in 7.62x51 i have never had any problems with mine i take mine hog hunting and take it when i go camping because of black bears

[@pauldharmer]

They had problems with that it was a century arms band aid

[@pauldharmer]

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[@SCARLETBIRDS]

honestly i just use the clips for fast loading my magazines since it beats leaving them with pressure on the springs

[@Trumplican]

3:50 damn that slam fire is a bit unsettling eh?

[@gunnyman100]

I remember the first time I fired my 49/56. Pulled the trigger and I saw two cases fly out with a little extra recoil. Scared the shit out of me

[@wastedangelematis]

so cool and pro use of those stripper clips, nerves of steel man

[@corsair371]

At the end of the day the video is totally useful..

[@mikethemaniac1]

I wouldn't have had the courage to show that slamfire, lest the ATF dentist take the long way to check my teeth.

[@tfbtv]

+mikethemaniac1 The gun is unmodified and slamfires happen with all sorts of firearms. Plus I am an 07/02 FFL :)

[@mikethemaniac1]

+TFB TV r&c with nfa manufacturing license? kick ass

[@voldamane]

+mikethemaniac1 I looked at available ATF records and there is no recorded case of a prosecution for a weapon malfunction. In this area the FAL and AR can both slam fire and are common enough that you would think that prosecution would occur.

[@BuffRANGE]

This look pretty interesting. I have a line on one, maybe I should revisit it.

[@rodstalwart2659]

Like all guns of same principle, I can hear the thud of the tilting bolt releasing from the recess.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

Had a chance to nab one of these beauties at RIA, but sadly got beat to it. It had a lovely scope and even had the grenade launcher attachment too!

[@domeslacker]

Have you decided to change the pin to solve the slam fire? I read that the pin is pretty heavy and non French ammo use softer primers causing slam fire.

[@kyivdweller]

Dear TFB TV, You may find it helpful to set your videocamera to the fixed focal length (instead of an auto focus). Hopefully, it will prevent the image from blurring while moving on the shooting range. P.S. demonstration of the possible gun malfunctions makes your video even more interesting!

[@robbineney7113]

Pourquoi recharger avec un clip , alors que cette arme est faite pour être recharger par un chargeur de 10 cartouches ?

[@quentintin1]

nice run, suck that you got these issues. which i don't understand as the 49 was used with the 36 clips, may be an issue with the mag? for the grenade laungher sight, how it work as described by the manual (MAT 1067): SHOOTING GRENADES: The semi automatic rifle model 1949-4956 is organized for firing all rifle grenades with a 22mm stabilizer, of french fabrication. The cartridge used is the special 7.5mm lauching cartidge without ball. Grenades are either fired in vertical firing, either in trajectory firing. Shooting takes place without magazine. Avoid as far as possible to press the butt on a hard body: rock, concrete, etc... VERTICAL SHOOTING GRENADES: Antipersonel grenades can be shot from two fixed angles: 74° and 45°. The angle of 74° is used for ranges from 100 to 200 meters. The angle of 45° is used for ranges from 200 to 400 meters. Preparing The Weapon: Raise the vent plug (gas impigement closed), snap the grid sight to the 74° or 45° notch according to the estimated range of the objective, slide the ring untill the graduation corresponding to the estimated range: direct reading in the case of firing under 74°, sleeve graduation mentally multiplied by 2 in the case of firing under 45°. Examples: 1) Objective estimated at 175 meters: engage the grid to the 74° notch - set the sliding ring to the 18 mark (180 meters) 2) Objective estimated at 300 meters: engage the grid to the 45° notch - set the sliding ring to the 15 mark (15X2=30) Engage the grenade on the sleeve untill abut on the reinforcement of the sliding ring. insert the special cartridge, close the bolt. Point the gun using the auxiliary line of sight (front rear sight) placed on the left of the grid sight (choose in the landscape an auxiliary point about the same level as the shooter). Shooting: Act on the trigger holding the weapon to the pointing position. TRAJECTORY SHOOTING GRENADES: the trajectory fire is always done with maximum pressing of the stabiliser on the sleeve: sliding ring pushed completely back. Preparing The Weapon: Raise the vent plug (gas impigment closed), snap the grid sight to the 74° notch, check that the sliding ring is puched completely back, engage the grenade stabiliser, introduce the lauching round, close the bolt. point the gun in the following way: aim the objective by alignig the top of the choosen sight chevron (50, 75 and 100 meters for the 73mm model 50 anti-tank grenades, 120 meters for the antipersonnel grenades in trajectory shooting) the top of the grenade body and the objective. Shooting: Act on the trigger holding the weapon to the ponting position.

[@828enigma6]

Slam fire episode was interesting. Three rounds? Didn't get much muzzle rise.

[@troy9477]

Looks like the main prob was the clips, not the gun. The gun loojed smooth except for that slamfire. Did u ever try M14 stripper clips? The rounds should fit fine, i would think. Same size rimless case head. Are these cleaner than an AR? 1 commenter seems to think so. I favor pistons but i am willing to be convinced. Great video

[@sergeantbigmac]

Ive gotten it into my head that I want to get one of these. I love the idea of a 500-600 dollar battle rifle. And from my research they are also pretty great rifles to boot. Of course id like to find one in .308, but like, one that actually works LOL... And thank you for being honest and showing the problems you had. Most 'professionals' would have edited that out. Thats why I dig youtube. BTW, did you try changing mags? Its interesting how it was always the last 2 rounds on the clip, making me think the spring on that mag was binding in the same spot. And I think theres a replacement firing pin like for the SKS to fix slamfire issue... Isnt it funny how everything bad seems to happen all at once and only when filming? ;)

[@sergeantbigmac]

+sergeantbigmac Oh ya, and maybe a follow up run and gun once you get the issues sorted out?

[@93KAPLAN]

That was my gun in French Army in 1980. Very powerful gun and easy to use. Targets at 200 meters, up or lengthened. Big problem: 7,5mm instead of 7,62mm (OTAN and USSR). Nevertheless one very good memory...

[@93KAPLAN]

+93KAPLAN I forgot, never introduce cartridges by te top. You have to remove the detachable magazine to do it.

[@alexhoffman3273]

really nice video

[@jmbig]

Warning !! this weapon is in no way made to be used with stripper clips, it uses magazines only (from a former user ...)

[@klextacy]

No apologies necessary. It's fun to see a cool gun being used as it should be.

[@yaz12748]

Hey Alex love the videos, do you know what caused that slam fire? Is that a problem with these rifles, or just a freak occurrence?

[@tfbtv]

+Joe Cullen It is pretty well known. The firing pins are ungodly heavy, which was fine for hard primered military ammo, but not so good for softly primed civilian stuff. I had not experienced it with this rifle until that run, and I have shot it quite a lot. You can buy a lighter firing pin, and I probably need to.

[@robertthomas9803]

+TFB TV Where can I buy lighter firing pins?

[@tfbtv]

Robert Thomas This gentleman makes them: phillittleguns.com/

[@toomanyaccounts]

also expierenced gunsmiths can shave the firing pin or put in a spring to prevent the slam fires which can occur with a lot milsurplus rifles.

[@jedizelfknight]

Those "Frogs" and their rifle grenades lol. I believe Rising Storm 2 you can use the rifle grenade if you pick the Vietcong side.

[@tblbaby]

need milspec primers or modify the firing pin, slam fires suck, they can empty a mag dangerously

[@francisallen5459]

Just buy PMC ammo it has milspec primers

[@BigBrainNicky]

I just tried stripper clips and they don't work. The round gets stuck halfway in the magazine. They work great on the MAS 36.

[@lonniedickerson1841]

Are you still making videos? Your videos are awesome!!!!!

[@MarkAndrewEdwards]

Well thanks for the video. It does not make me want a MAS 49 though :) Maybe a FAL or a M1A instead. Actually...I would love a FN FAL video from you guys. I bought a G3 instead of a FAL and I've always wondered if I chose wrongly.

[@mohammedcohen]

Before I lost all my C&R after my '02 stroke, I had a nice 49/56 with an as new in box scope...the instruction booklet was so new the pages hadn't been cleanly cut by the paper guillotine when it was printed!!! I also had one of the extremely rare training devices...a 50s era inside-the-barrel battery powered flashlight bulb device that flashed when it was struck by the firing pin, complete in it's wooden case with instructions. IIRC my dealer friend got $700 for the lot...of which I received $600...it kept me in food and in a homeless shelter for the better part of two months at the end of '02 and the beginning of '03....thankfully I received my VA disability and a nice back pay check that allowed me to buy a mobile home in Mar if that year...a short time laterr I met my now wife, who after we settled our lawsuit following a nearly fatal crash in '06 replaced the bulk of my former collection (sans a 49'56). I don;t think I'll ever again see that rifle with sll its impedimenta!!!

[@theomen49]

I actually enjoyed it more than a "perfect video". Camera problems not so much, but I like to see the troubleshooting you had to do with this. Do they normally work well with stripper clips, was it just the type of clips you were using?

[@peternystrom921]

Hello. What pouch is that you are using? Seems nice. Thanks.

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

So can we just say : the Proplem is with the Strpper Clips

[@healthysandwich1503]

1:40 Perfect slav squatting my comrade 10/10

[@ditto1958]

As others have stated, still a good video. Interesting gun, too.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

MAS looks a lot like a SKS just shorter

[@chrismc410]

More like an SKS on steroids. The 7.5 French round is no joke. I think before the 7.62 NATO came out, it was the shortest full power battle rifle round in use.

[@1970bellanger]

Trop bien la guerre avec le mas49/56.

[@dilbertbob5420]

I don't suppose anyone has a source for ammo. I have looked for 7.5 x 54 ammo in all my sources and no one stocks it. I was thinking about getting a rifle through Classic Firearms but if there is no ammo available then I guess I shouldn't purchase one.

[@johnvanzoest4532]

This is not something to apologise for. This is real life, where problems show up, persist, and take time to fix.

[@strategicgamingwithaacorns2874]

Note to Alex: Use detachable mags ONLY with the MAS-49/56.

[@tfbtv]

+John Whitesell Yep.

[@eugeniobonello418]

i think the gun looks great!

[@Pitoumotorsport]

C'est une arme ancienne que j'ai bien connu. L'équipement comprends 4 chargeurs, il n'a jamais été question de recharger comme tu le fais...

[@NM-wd7kx]

the grenade launcher reminds me of the Japanese 'knee mortar', Forgotten Weapons has a video on it, from the quick glance at the MAS, and my basic understanding, the further forward the ring the less time the grenade is under pressure (and the less pressure it is under, though Im not sure that makes much difference). anyway, that's my theory.

[@druisteen1]

+N Martindale NO simply nato rifle grenade

[@NM-wd7kx]

then why does it adjust?

[@druisteen1]

the curious thing upside the barrel are a sight and a ring in the barrel Look at the vidéo

[@NM-wd7kx]

I'm not sure we are on the same track here

[@druisteen1]

N Martindale I'm french I see ....The ring adjust the gaz power No the Knee mortar use a rifled barrel like the German K98K grenade luncher ( and the soviet GP 35 ) The Rifle Grenade luncher use the winged projetile

[@marcamant7258]

i still do not get what was your scop when using clips instead of magazine

[@viktordtz2080]

The most critical fact against the FAL we know is the recoil. When i see the Mas 49/56 firing in video or archival films, i think that mas recoil isn't lighter than Fal recoil.