Join Renew Donate

Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

CLOSE

Quick Links

French MAS 48/56 Disassembly

by

NRA Staff

posted on July 15, 2012

News, Extras, Reviews, Rifles, Historical Rifles

Support NRA American Rifleman DONATE

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **

Gallery

1 of 1

Bolt Cover

Depress the bolt cover latch (6) found on the back of the receiver (79), and push the bolt cover (5) forward.

Bolt Carrier Assembly

1 of 1

Bolt Carrier Assembly

Pull the cocking handle/bolt/bolt carrier (3) assembly to the rear and pull up to withdraw the assembly.

1 of 1

Bolt Carrier

Separate the bolt from the bolt carrier.

More like this from around the NRA

Hunting Maryland's Eastern Shore with Banded and Avery Outdoors | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Hunting Maryland's Eastern Shore with Banded and Avery Outdoors | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Throwback Thursday: 10 Handguns to Own Before You Die | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Throwback Thursday: 10 Handguns to Own Before You Die | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Gallery: 2014 Trijicon World Shooting Championship | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Gallery: 2014 Trijicon World Shooting Championship | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Gun of the Week: CMMG Mk4 RCE | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Gun of the Week: CMMG Mk4 RCE | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Latest

More

Weatherby Revs Up With Its 25 WBY RPM

The 25 Weatherby RPM might just be the best quarter-bore rifle cartridge yet.

News, Ammunition

Beretta Releases 500th Anniversary Medal

In honor of its quincentennial, Beretta is offering a keepsake medal with the purchase of certain firearms in 2026.

Beretta 500th anniversary medal

Beretta 500th anniversary medal

New for 2026: Mission First Tactical Ultra Low Ride Holster

Mission First Tactical now offers a deep-concealment version of its Boltaron staple.

Mission First Tactical Ultra Low Ride IWB Holster

Mission First Tactical Ultra Low Ride IWB Holster

New for 2026: Smith & Wesson Night Guard Revolvers

Smith & Wesson brings back the Night Guard series of revolvers in .44 Special and .357 Magnum.

Smith & Wesson Night Guard revolvers

Smith & Wesson Night Guard revolvers

Battle On The Border: Pancho Villa’s Raid On America

In March 1916, Americans living in the quiet town of Columbus, N.M., suddenly found themselves attacked by Mexican bandits, and many citizens sought to arm themselves and fight back, both during the raid and afterward.

Columbus, N.M. home-guard group

Columbus, N.M. home-guard group

The Armed Citizen® Feb. 9, 2026

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Armed Citizen, News

The Armed Citizen

The Armed Citizen

More Latest Stories

Interests

More

American Rifleman Television

Rifleman Review: Ruger RXM | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Rifleman Review: Ruger RXM | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Ruger, Magpul, RXM

ARTV

I Have This Old Gun

I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 1888 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 1888 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

I Have This Old Gun, Remington, Remington Model 1888

I Have This Old Gun

The Armed Citizen® Feb. 6, 2026 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

The Armed Citizen® Feb. 6, 2026 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Armed Citizen, The Armed Citizen Blog, The Armed Citizen Online

Armed Citizen

American Rifleman News

Great American Outdoor Show Opens Feb. 7 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Great American Outdoor Show Opens Feb. 7 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

great american outdoor show, news, Pennsylvania Farm Complex

News

American Rifleman Reviews

#SundayGunday: Charles Daly Honcho | An Official Journal Of The NRA

#SundayGunday: Charles Daly Honcho | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Charles Daly Honcho, SundayGunday, Video

Reviews

NRA Gun of the Week

Gun of the Week: Springfield Armory Hellcat in .380 ACP | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Gun of the Week: Springfield Armory Hellcat in .380 ACP | An Official Journal Of The NRA

NRA Gun of the Week, Gun of the Week, Springfield Armory

NRA Gun of the Week

New For 2026: Woox High Grade Stocks and Fore-ends | An Official Journal Of The NRA

New For 2026: Woox High Grade Stocks and Fore-ends | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Woox, High Grade, Walnut

New For 2026

The Keefe Report

The Keefe Report: The Incomparable, Inimitable Phil Schreier—1962-2025 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

The Keefe Report: The Incomparable, Inimitable Phil Schreier—1962-2025 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Philip Schreier, The Keefe Report, Mark Keefe

The Keefe Report

More Interests

EXPLORE MORE NRA PUBLICATIONS