Videos tagged with MAS 38

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.

The MAT 49-54 Police submachine gun is a specialized variant of the French MAT 49, developed for the Paris Police in 1954. Key modifications include a fixed wooden stock, a significantly longer barrel (365mm vs. 230mm), and a unique dual-trigger system allowing both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire. This police variant prioritized accuracy and controlled fire over the extreme compactness of the original military paratrooper model.

This review details a rare post-WWII MAS 38 submachine gun variant modified for the Paris Police. Key differences include a collapsing wire stock, a folding magazine well for compact storage, and a selector for semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, unlike the standard military version. These modifications enhanced its utility for police use, particularly in vehicles.

This video details a second attempt to fire the MAS-38 submachine gun, encountering persistent cycling and feeding issues. The primary problem appears to be under-length custom-loaded ammunition, preventing reliable chambering and firing. The presenter plans to use higher-quality brass components for future attempts.

The MAT 49 is a robust French submachine gun, heavily influenced by the M3 Grease Gun, chambered in 9mm Parabellum. It features stamped sheet metal construction, a folding magazine well, and a unique grip safety that locks the bolt. Renowned for its durability, it saw extensive use in post-WWII conflicts and was eventually replaced by the FAMAS.

This video details a shooting failure with the MAS-38 submachine gun due to issues with reloaded 7.65 French Long ammunition. The analysis highlights the difficulty in sourcing or properly creating this rare caliber, with potential problems arising from converted .32 S&W brass being too weak or improperly dimensioned. The presenter also warns about the unreliability of French surplus ammunition.

This video details final prices from the April 2017 Rock Island Auction, focusing on submachine guns, destructive devices, and rare firearms. Ian McCollum highlights the significant price difference between transferable and dealer sample machine guns, noting his own purchase of a French MAS-38. Notable sales include a Carl Gustav m/42 recoilless rifle for $12,650 and an Oerlikon Mk IV 20mm cannon for $23,000.

The French MAS-38 submachine gun, a rare find in the US, was developed post-WWI and adopted in 1940. Despite limited pre-war production, over 200,000 were made by the early 1950s. It fires the 7.65mm French Long cartridge, offering a lighter ammunition load for soldiers. Unique features include an offset barrel for a lower profile and a folding trigger safety.