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 specially 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 is a writer and editor for REGI ARM publishing in Paris, France. He has written extensively on historical and modern weaponry. SELLING POINTS: . Closely associated with French Foreign Legion and their conflicts in Indo-China and Algeria . Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are discussed . Close-up views of markings, and a visual breakdown of the weapon 260 colour and b/w illustrations