French MAS-38 SMG (Pepperbox/Patreon Exclusive) (Ad-free) (Patreon)

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2026-09-12 12:00:03

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2026-09

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Developed during the 1930s as a junior officer's PDW in 7.65x20mm, the MAS-38 was rushed into production in late 1939, but too late to have any real impact on the Battle of France. It remained in production during the war, used by German and Vichy forces. After Liberation, production continued with about 203,000 made in total. However, it was replaced by the MAT-49, which was a much more traditional combat-oriented SMG in 9x19mm. The MAS-38 saw most of its combat action in Indochina, and otherwise served mostly as police armament.

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French MAS-38 SMG (Pepperbox/Patreon Exclusive)

Developed during the 1930s as a junior officer's PDW in 7.65x20mm, the MAS-38 was rushed into production in late 1939, but too late to have any real impact on the Battle of France. It remained in production during the war, used by German and Vichy forces. After Liberation, production continued with about 203,000 made in total. However, it was replaced by the MAT-49, which was a much more traditional combat-oriented SMG in 9x19mm. The MAS-38 saw most of its combat action in Indochina, and otherwise served mostly as police armament.