French Military MAS-49/56 Magazine Pouch
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- MASPOUCH
Description
Features
- Genuine French Military Surplus — Original French Army issue produced for the MAS-49 and MAS-49/56 service rifle, dating from the 1950s to 1970s.
- Two-Cell Magazine Layout — Dual compartments carry two 10-round MAS-49/56 box magazines, keeping a full reload close at hand.
- Russet Leather Construction — Built from thick natural-tan harness leather with heavy stitched seams for long service life.
- Post-Stud Flap Closure — Each pocket secures with a leather tab over a metal post stud, holding the flaps shut while staying fast to open.
- Dual Belt Loops — Twin leather loops on the back ride a standard pistol or trouser belt for stable wear at the waist.
- Rear D-Ring Attachment — A steel D-ring between the loops gives you an anchor point for suspenders or auxiliary straps.
- Compact Field Dimensions — Measures roughly 7.5" x 4.5" x 1.75", sized to carry without bulk on the belt line.
- Hand-Stitched French Workmanship — Saddle-stitched construction throughout reflects the quality of period French leather goods.
- Collectible Surplus Piece — Authentic French provenance makes it a sound addition to any MAS-49/56 rig or militaria collection.
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Beautiful PieceI've been chasing down a complete MAS-49/56 impression for a while now and this pouch is exactly what I needed to finish the kit. The leather is the correct tan/russet shade you see in period French Army photos from the Algerian conflict era not a reproduction, not a dyed-over Grade B reject. Mine arrived flat as a board and bone dry, which is totally normal for surplus that's been in a warehouse for 60-odd years. I hit it with three coats of neats-foot oil over two days, letting it rest between each application, and by coat four the leather had come back to life supple, deep tan color, smells like an old saddle shop in the best possible way. The dual post-stud snap closures are solid and snap crisply with no play. The rear D-ring belt hanger is heavy stamped steel, no rust on mine, and the stitching at the stress points along the gusset is tight and shows no unraveling. For anyone who actually runs a MAS-49/56 or just wants an authentic French Cold War loadout on the shelf, this is the real deal and at this price it's almost embarrassing.
Genuine French military issue correct russet tan color and period-accurate hardware
Leather responds beautifully to neats-foot oil conditioning
Heavy steel D-ring and tight stitching throughoutArrives very dry and stiff plan on multiple oiling sessions before use
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Nice product for the price.What i I received was in great shape, holds my ammo clips perfectly for my MAS 36.
Perfect accompaniment for my rifle. As for as period item is concerned.. Am thinking about purchasing another to complete my accessories for my rifle.
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You can tell its used but still happy!The leather is durable and the pouch holds my magazines securely. It shows its age but great price!
Nothing like real surplus gear!
They are used but still great!
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Good LeatherLike other reviewers mentioned- good quality leather that needed some care and cleaning. Bit of storage stink- hoping a few days outside will help clear that out. Using it to store some 22LR ammo- able to store 2 50 round boxes of CCI with the plastic dividers for each round or 3 boxes of 50 round Win-X (loose packaging).
Good leather. Good capacity.
Need to clean/de-stink.
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Can be brought back......from the flattened condition it arrived in. These have been stored a minimum of 30 years, and it looks like they were stored flat in bulk the whole time. The leather quality is fantastic, but condition is another story. Mine responded to saddle soap and multiple treatments with Bick 14 (saddle leather preservative - way better than any oil). The photos show about the color and random staining to expect. The stiffness initially was amazing, but htese are 8 to 10 oz. leather - very heavy duty. Downside was a bit of dry rot - both the closing tabs came right off at the first try. Had ro cut new ones and attach them myself.
heavy leather, quality construction, good size for many ammo types, or small article carriage.
Will nedd work to restore leather properly, could need some repair.