The Mat-49 Submachine Gun: And Preceding French Submachine Gun Designs, Including the Mas-35

The French Model 1949 9 mm submachine gun is most closely associated with France's decolonization campaigns, including Indochina and Algeria. The MAT-49 (Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Tulle) is a simple, robust, compact, and reliable weapon that was used throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Though production ceased in 1979, it is still used by some military forces to the present day. With its notable retractable stock and folding magazine well, the MAT-49 was especially favored by airborne and other elite forces. This book covers the early history of French submachine gun design back to 1919 and then details all aspects of the MAT-49 itself, including variants, ammunition, accessories, and combat usage.

Author: Luc Guillou
Publisher: Schiffer Military
Published: 01/28/2022
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780764362927

About the Author
Guillou, Luc: - Luc Guillou is a writer and editor for REGI ARM publishing in Paris, France. He has written extensively on historical and modern weaponry.