This expert review of the French MAT-49 submachine gun, presented by Larry Vickers, details its history, specifications, and unique features. Vickers highlights its use in conflicts like the First Indochina War and discusses its 9mm Parabellum chambering, 32-round magazine, and innovative folding magazine well. The review also touches on its operation, sights, and grip safety mechanism, offering practical insights from a seasoned firearms expert.
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons demonstrates the MAS 38 submachine gun after successful gunsmithing. The video covers its historical context, unique ergonomics (magazine as grip, angled bolt), and range performance using 7.65mm Longue ammunition. Despite minor feeding issues with vintage magazines and a brief sight confusion, the MAS 38 is shown to have pleasant recoil and functional reliability, highlighting its distinct design for police use under the Vichy government.
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