MAS help

almaguns

February 24, 2002 06:47

Am looking for info [history,age,value,etc] on a military bolt rifle. Markings are MAS Mle 16. Caliber is larger than 30. Thanks in advance for any help.

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  jonk

  February 24, 2002 07:13

  When you say MAS, most would probably think of the MAS 7.5 series, but since you say it is stamped MAS 16, larger than .30 cal, I suspect you have either an 8mm Lebel, or the very similar 8mm Lebel-Berthier. What is overall length? Does it have a tubular magazine running the length of the barrel, or a standard magazine in the rear of the gun?

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  oneshy

  February 24, 2002 14:10

  Sounds like a Berthier 1892 or 92/16 in 8mmlebel. Try www.milsurpshooter.net or www.gunsworld.com for some pictures. Just a warning. Unless it has an N stamped on the receiver it has not been pressure tested for modern ammo. Original ammo had a charge of 38gr whereas modern ammo of 44gr was designed for a belt fed machine gun. Just guessing on id. without more info.

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