AboutCharles Gage Expertise I can answer questions dealing with firearms and their development due to western expansion. I can answer most questions about any firearms of the world manufactured after the Civil War(1868 - present. I can offer safety warnings about these. I can offer opinions and the reasons behind these.
Experience I have been at the study of firearms and their use since my first issue of Field and Stream in 1962.At that time I was completely devoted to rifles, but over the years I have experienced the thrill of the hunt with handguns, shotguns and of course rifles. I moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico in 1972 and since I have taken numerous game and non-game animals with all firearms (cannons excluded)including blackpowder muzzleloading rifles,shotguns and handguns. My favorite handgun for large non-game animals, such as feral hogs, is my Uberti replica of a 1847 Colt Walker. Very heavy, but accurate.
Education/Credentials I am a 1973 high school graduate. Junior and senior year I developed a class on Wildlife Depredation and Conservation of our Rocky Mountain states. My specialty was the brown bear.
Awards and Honors New Mexico Hunter Safety Program Instructor 5 year award.
Question what can you tell about this gun.about what it is worth,if the fg in the ser# has any meaning.can you get ammo for it
Answer Hello Victor. You definitely have a French 7.5x54 caliber military rifle. I went on Google to retrieve some information and was very delighted with the number of different models of this rifle that have been pictured for easier identification. I must send you there since there are so many little differences in manufacture. I have owned one of these in the past, but cannot remember all the markings. You can Google mas mle 1936 rifle and have fun. I hope this will help direct you in your search and thank you for asking for me.Charles Gage
