Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS) (former location) (Saint-Étienne) | arsenal / weapon and ammunition storage, production, weapons

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Site of the premier small arms manufacturing complex in France. Getting its start in the 18th century, it later became a hub of arms production for the revolutionary and post revolutionary armies. Became known for its branded post World War 1 weapons such as a MAS 38 sub-machine gun, MAS 49/52 battle rifle and FMAS assault rifle.

The facility was closed in 2002 and later redeveloped into a school of design.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufacture_d'armes_de_Saint-Étienne
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Coordinates:   45°27'2"N   4°23'13"E
This article was last modified 7 years ago