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The design of the Ruger Mark IV Hunter will appear quite familiar to fans of the classic Mark series of firearms, but despite their similarities, the rimfire pistol underwent a major redesign to include a takedown button, making disassembly much easier. For more on this .22 LR-chambered firearm, check out this Rifleman Review from a recent episode of American Rifleman Television.
After World War II, the French military was left with a hodgepodge of leftover submachine guns. After several years, the army consolidated on a standard service rifle, the MAS-49, and a standard submachine gun: the MAT-49.