Turns out there was a reasonable basis for the French adoption of a bolt-action rifle as late as 1936.
Don't diss fuddity till you know the whole story.
Don't diss fuddity till you know the whole story.
MAS-36: The Backup Rifle is Called to Action – Forgotten Weapons https://www.forgottenweapons.com/mas-36-the-backup-rifle-is-called-to-action/