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The Firearm Collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr.

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Selections from the modern firearm collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr. Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr. (1965-2024) was a renowned author, historian, and consummate collector who built one of the militaria field’s most comprehensive private collections through decades of research and acquisition.
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Lot 1009

[COLD WAR] French MAS 1949-56 in. 308

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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.308. 20.7" barrel. SN: G63217. Parkerized metal finish with semi pistol grip hardwood stock, half length handguard, grenade launching muzzle, sight, and gas cutoff. Gas impingement driven tilting bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by detachable box magazines. Markings on left receiver read MAS MLE 1949-56/CAL. 7,5/.308 with boxed P-70 stamp. Item features adjustable tangent rear aperture and adjustable front post sights. Rubber recoil pad to butt with leather sling and .308 marked magazine. Serial numbers mixed. {C&R}

Good. Bore is dirty with firing residues that may clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish with some edgewear, scattered scratches, and abrasions. Some thinning on the edges and flecking on small parts. Stock with some handling wear, dents, and scratches.

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