Make: Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Etienne (MAS)

Model: FRF2 Sniper

Serial Number: F05819

Year of Manufacture: 1988 Barrel Date

Caliber: 7.62×51 NATO

Action Type: Bolt Action fed by detachable magazines

Markings: Barrel flat: "MAS 1988A". Barrel: "MAS-K-037-31". Barrel Shroud: "F05819" there is also a crossed out number. Receiver: "F.R. F2 - 7.62.N M.A.S. F.05819", and "NAVY ARMS MARTIN8BURG, WV". The bolt: "F05819 F05819".

Barrel Length: 24", 26" with tunable muzzle device.

Sights / Optics: The polymer barrel shroud has a glow in the dark white dotted blade front sight and a dovetailed square notch rear sight with two white dots. The front sight only glows briefly when charged. The rifle also includes a 5.5" quick detach picatinny rail for the mounting of optics.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set includes a 20" polymer barrel shroud with sling ring, a bi-pod with adjustable legs, swivel and cant, a wooden pistol grip and wood stock with two included cheek risers, sling swivel and a rubber butt pad. The LOP is 13" and is adjustable via the two included spacers. The barrel shroud shows light handling and some marks from the bi-pod. The wood shows some scattered light compressions and scuffs. There are some chips missing from the pommel of the pistol grip. There are two very small cracks forming, one on each side of the stock plug that the butt pad screw is threaded into. The rubber cover for the forend shows some scuffs and compressions, it is soft and pliable. Overall the furniture is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion or pitting. The crown shows some very minor carbon fouling. In this writer's opinion 9.75/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 78% of its metal finish. The finish mostly shows thinning not loss. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show some finish loss from rub wear. The bolt handle, mag catch and muzzle device show the majority of the finish loss. Some of the metal surfaces have turned brown with age. The black finish on the bi-pod has flaked off on some of the controls. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Includes bi-pod, QD Scope mount, sling, 2x 10RD magazines, 2-pocket belt mount mag pouch, 2x stock spacers, 2x cheek piece risers, take-down tool, bore snake, take-down tool/ bore snake carry pouch, oil bottle, brush, field bag and field manual.

Our Assessment: This Navy Arms imported French MAS FRF2 sniper rifle represents France’s primary Cold War-era precision rifle, developed as an evolution of the earlier FRF1 and officially adopted in the mid-1980s. Designed around the proven MAS 36 action, the FRF2 incorporated modern features to meet NATO-era military requirements, including moving away from the 7.5 French chambering, improving accuracy, durability, and field serviceability. This example is fitted with a barrel dated 1988, placing it firmly within original French military production.

Chambered in 7.62 NATO and fed from detachable 10-round magazines, the FRF2 is distinguished by its tunable muzzle device used to fine-tune barrel harmonics for accuracy, a hallmark feature of the design. The rifle wears its distinctive polymer barrel shroud, which reduces mirage and houses backup iron sights, along with the unique, purpose-built bipod. Imported by Navy Arms, this rifle includes the complete original accessory kit, making it a particularly desirable and well-preserved example of one of Europe’s most refined and unconventional military sniper systems.