Videos tagged with MAT-49

The EROP 1954 was a French prototype submachine gun developed in the mid-1950s, featuring a unique square tube receiver and striker-fired bolt. Despite using modified MP40 magazines and having features like a grip safety and bolt hold-open, it failed French military trials due to a high rate of fire, poor accuracy, and reliability issues. Only a few prototypes exist, primarily in police collections.

The Gevarm D4 is presented as an economical alternative to the French MAT-49 submachine gun, developed in 1956. Key differences from the D3 model include a solid wooden stock. It operates via a simple open-bolt, blowback action and features a proprietary 32-round magazine in 9mm Parabellum. Despite a 1% malfunction rate in military testing, it saw adoption by French security forces.

The MAS Mle 1948 series explored lever-delayed blowback as a precursor to the FAMAS. Prototypes like the Type C3 featured innovative folding magazine wells and top-mounted charging handles. Despite good field performance, its complexity led to the adoption of the simpler MAT-49.

The Chatellerault MAC 1948 and 1948LS were experimental French submachine guns developed post-WWII, aiming for modernized small arms. The MAC 1948 featured a simple blowback action, MP40 magazine compatibility, and a wooden foregrip. The 1948LS was a lighter, simplified version with a wire stock and folding magazine well, inspired by the M3 Grease Gun. Both were rejected due to design flaws, notably the manual dust cover, leading to the adoption of the MAT-49.

This is Part 1 of a multi-part series focused on restoring a MAT-49 parts kit into a functional submachine gun. The creator, identifying as a gun designer/builder/manufacturer, emphasizes the importance of learning through reassembling chopped-up parts kits. This video will document the process, with the ultimate goal of having a fully operational firearm.

The Hotchkiss Universal SMG is evaluated for its compact design and full-auto performance. While its folding mechanism is impressive for portability, its ergonomics, particularly the low sights and uncomfortable grip, hinder usability. Full-auto fire exhibits significant muzzle climb, making accuracy poor compared to contemporaries like the MAT-49.

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.

This video reviews the Hotchkiss Universal SBR in a PCC course of fire. Despite its compact design and historical significance as a paratrooper SMG contender, its fixed, low-profile iron sights proved extremely challenging for precision shooting on MOA targets. The weapon's complex unfolding mechanism and poor sight picture led to a DNF, though it showed surprising effectiveness on moving targets.

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 video explains the fundamental differences between open bolt and closed bolt firearm actions. Open bolt systems keep the bolt rearward until firing, offering advantages like better cooling and preventing cook-offs, making them common in machine guns. Closed bolt systems have the bolt forward with a round chambered, generally providing superior accuracy due to less moving mass during the firing cycle. The video also touches on manufacturing simplicity and historical ATF regulations regarding open bolt designs in the US.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the French MAT-49 and the American S&W-76 submachine guns, both utilized during the Vietnam War. It highlights their distinct historical backgrounds, operational features, and performance characteristics through live-fire demonstrations. The MAT-49 is noted for its full-auto-only operation and unique paratrooper-friendly design, while the S&W-76, the last US-produced SMG for armed forces, offers select-fire capability and a notably heavy trigger pull.

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.