Counter-bored MAS 1949 and MAS 1944
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So the crown isn't damaged when they drop the rifle and run away.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
I thought it was the Iraqis that dropped their rifles and ran away.
Counterboring isn't bad, sure its not exactly a plus value wise but it can restore a worn rifle to well performing status.
That said I have probably looked at 12 or more 49/56 bores and have seen dark, grey, frosted etc but never counterbored.
Given the choice I would rather have a shiny counterbored barrel than a dark non bored barrel.
That said I have probably looked at 12 or more 49/56 bores and have seen dark, grey, frosted etc but never counterbored.
Given the choice I would rather have a shiny counterbored barrel than a dark non bored barrel.
mawkie
C&R Whisperer
The dark bore is from parkerizing when these were arsenal rebuilt in the 70s. The good news is that with rounds down the barrel the parkerizing wears away and you eventually get back to a smooth, shiny bore (assuming it was in that condition before parking!).
As to counterboring, it was a std feature on post war MAS 36s as well as the MAS 44/49/49-56 family. Makes perfect sense. Rag on the French all you want but the MAS 49/56 is a fantastic battle rifle and still a great bargain at today's market prices.
The arsenal rebuilt was done in France?
MSDP website says MAS 49 is not banned. Do you think it covers the MAS 49/56?
QUOTE=mawkie;4001070]The dark bore is from parkerizing when these were arsenal rebuilt in the 70s. The good news is that with rounds down the barrel the parkerizing wears away and you eventually get back to a smooth, shiny bore (assuming it was in that condition before parking!).
As to counterboring, it was a std feature on post war MAS 36s as well as the MAS 44/49/49-56 family. Makes perfect sense. Rag on the French all you want but the MAS 49/56 is a fantastic battle rifle and still a great bargain at today's market prices.[/QUOTE]
MSDP website says MAS 49 is not banned. Do you think it covers the MAS 49/56?
QUOTE=mawkie;4001070]The dark bore is from parkerizing when these were arsenal rebuilt in the 70s. The good news is that with rounds down the barrel the parkerizing wears away and you eventually get back to a smooth, shiny bore (assuming it was in that condition before parking!).
As to counterboring, it was a std feature on post war MAS 36s as well as the MAS 44/49/49-56 family. Makes perfect sense. Rag on the French all you want but the MAS 49/56 is a fantastic battle rifle and still a great bargain at today's market prices.[/QUOTE]
yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
if it does not say its banned, then as a long gun I assume it is not banned. especially if it is C&R
mawkie
C&R Whisperer
Admire the old days which will never come back. What a waste to destroy these good rifles!
If you decide to sell yours sometime in the future, please let me know
If you decide to sell yours sometime in the future, please let me know
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