I have this facination with the French Mas 36...goodness knows why but I do. I see them out there for anywhere from $200 to $700 depending on condition and source.
I just mailed payment ($70) for a "very good condition" MAS 36 that appears to have been sporterized...translation...Bubba Got To It!
The front stock has been changed/cut etc., no bayonet. I do not have a picture but it supposed to look like this...
Now for about another $50-$60 at numrichs I figure if in stock I can make it back into this...
Like I said, a project, fun stuff resulting in what I wanted and at a really good price...I hope. Someone remind me of this thread when I eventually post before and after pictures.
First I need to get it, clean it, shoot it and then create a wish list of parts (hand guard, front stock, bayonet, stock rings) and I have a project that will help me fulfill a desire (that French half of me wanted a piece of our proud military heritage, so I figure a rifle that might have been dropped upon retreat and probably never fired in anger is a good one, ::))
Pictures of the real thing, if I'm not too embarassed to post them, next week when I get it.
