^Lot 325 French MAS 36 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

French MAS 36 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet, #99702, 7.5x54mm cal., 23" barrel, parkerized finish, hardwood stock and handguard, hooded blade front sight, and adjustable aperture rear sight, graduated to 1200 meters. Includes the original bayonet, in fine condition, it operates and locks into place smoothly. Also included is a brown leather French sling, in very good used condition. Rifle is marked "MAS MLE 1936"on left side of the receiver. Matching numbered bolt. Import marked on left side of the receiver. Condition overall is near excellent as arsenal refinished, retaining approx. 95%-96% parkerized finish, showing light wear to the bolt body and front barrel band. Bolt will close on an empty chamber. Forend and handguard are excellent. Buttstock is very good+, with scattered light dents and scratches, particularly along the toe. Action operates smoothly. Bore is bright with excellent, well-defined rifling. Est:$500-$800. (C&R)