MAS 36 for me

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Re: MAS 36 for me

Post by joseyclosey » Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:22 pm

Privi listed at £50 per 100 at the moment Peter, I'll make further enquiries, thanks for the tip.
As regards the Mas comp today I reckon my pal had the edge on me though she kindly suggested we came out even stevens. Regardless, it's been another grand day out even though the wind was blowing a hooley and pretty cool. :D
A couple of comparison pics of our rifles, mine being the unadulterated version and V-V's being the sporterised jobbie. Oddly enough the sporterised rifle came with with the cut off front end and bayonet, I'll ask V-V to take some foties of her rifle with the chopped off bits when she has time.
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Post by Niner » Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:34 pm

That blond stock kind of jumps out at me. Not the usual darker reddish brown like yours....and mine.
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Post by joseyclosey » Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:38 pm

Yes those blonde rifles were brand new unissued Robert, A few years back they could be picked up for a song... like most everything milsurp these days!
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Re: MAS 36 for me

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:38 am

Joe,
I was talking to a pal of mine here and he told me that the '36 was well known for it's poor accuracy. The problem stems from the wood of the forend touching the barrel.
A bit of tuning needed perhaps? :roll: :roll: :FRA:
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Post by joseyclosey » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:46 pm

I'll check that Duncan, thx for the tip.
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Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:33 pm

Hope it works Joe...................
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Post by joseyclosey » Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:48 am

The rifle shoots fine Duncan, but I will check it out anyway. ;)
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