Videos tagged with MAS Rifle

This video delves into the evolution of French rifle ammunition, specifically the 8mm Lebel and 7.5mm French cartridges. It details the 8mm Lebel's development from the 11mm Gras, its various bullet types (round-nose, Balle D, Balle N), and safety features for tube magazines. The transition to the modern 7.5x54mm French cartridge post-WWI is also covered, highlighting design changes for safety and performance.

This TFB TV video reviews the MAS 49/56 rifle, highlighting its unique features like an integrated grenade launcher and dual loading methods. The 'run and gun' segment reveals significant reliability issues, including severe jams with stripper clips and a slam fire when using detachable magazines. Despite the malfunctions, the rifle achieved 24 hits out of 30 shots.