My MAS 1936

By Nelson McKeeby

My MAS 1936, Nelson McKeeby explores one of the most distinctive military rifles of the twentieth century through the lens of history, engineering, and personal experience.

Beginning with the technological revolution sparked by smokeless powder and the French Lebel rifle, the book traces the evolution of French small arms through the Kropatschek and Berthier systems to the development of the rugged MAS 1936, the last bolt-action rifle adopted as the standard infantry weapon of a major power. McKeeby examines the rifle's origins at the Manufacture d'Armes de Saint- tienne, its design philosophy of simplicity and battlefield reliability, and its service across the turbulent decades surrounding the Second World War and the colonial conflicts that followed.

Alongside this historical narrative, the author provides a detailed examination of the rifle itself-from its bolt and receiver to its unique cruciform bayonet-along with clear guidance on takedown, operation, and sighting. Blending historical research with hands-on familiarity, this volume offers collectors, historians, and shooters an accessible and practical look at one of France's most enduring military rifles.

This book is dedicated to the late Steve Jackson.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSRGMG5B
• ISBN13: 9798252277929
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"