December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2021
French St. Etienne MAS 44 semi automatic rifle. Late production, being serial "6253" of the of approximately 6,300 produced. Left side of the receiver is marked "MAS MLE 1944/F 6253". Small import mark on the bottom of the barrel. Matching serials throughout, including the bolt, carrier and bayonet. Standard blade front sight and sliding rear peep adjustable to 1,200 meters. Factory phosphate finish on the metal components. Stock has its original light oil finish. Includes an original 10 round removable magazine. Magazine is marked "MAS651346" on the left side. Includes some consignor research as well. CONDITION: Metal retains 95% or more of its original finish with some light wear. Internals are filled with storage grease. Plastic bolt knob is cracked from age. Stock has a few handling marks and scratches. Bore is shiny with sharp rifling. Mechanically fine (although needs degreased). The cataloger believes this rifle was made and then put into storage, never seeing issue, before being sold off as surplus in the early 1990s. A fine example of a scarce rifle! JWA
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