The MAS 36 remained in production after the war until at least 1951, and was used throughout the French colonies, and as noted it was used as a training rifle until the late 1970s.

The MAS 36 stands out due to several unique features, including a froward-belt bolt handle, large bulky receiver that separates the for-end from the butt, and a self-stowing rod bayonet.

The first design, the FRF1, was largely inspired by, and built off, existing MAS-36 rifle actions, albeit heavily modified to accommodate a mounted optic and a free-floated barrel.

The MAS 36 was used throughout World War II by the Vichy French and Free French forces, and as such likely may have been one of the rare cases where both sides utilized the same rifle in combat ...