Editing MAT-49 (section)

==Overview==
The MAT-49 had a short, retractable wire stock, which when extended gave the weapon a length of {{convert|720|mm|in|abbr=on}}, and the magazine well and magazine could be folded forward parallel to the barrel for parachute jump or with a 45° angle hence allowing a safe carry until the magazine well is brought back to vertical position before opening fire. Barrel length is {{convert|230|mm|in|abbr=on}}, with the MAT-49/54 manufactured with extended barrels and non-retractable wooden stocks.<ref name="MAT-49-54"/> As issued, the MAT-49 fires a [[9×19mm Parabellum]] cartridge, using a single-column 20-round magazine for desert use or 32-round similar to the [[Sten]] magazine.

The MAT-49 is [[Blowback (arms)|blowback]]-operated and box magazine-fed, with a cyclic [[rate of fire]] of 600 rounds per minute. Some of the MAT 49/54s, modified MAT-49s manufactured for police forces, had two triggers, allowing use of full-auto fire or single shots, but most were manufactured as full-auto only.<ref name="MAT-49-54"/> Minus magazine, the MAT-49 weighs about {{convert|3.5|kg|lb|abbr=off}}, which is heavy for a submachine gun. The weapon incorporates a [[grip safety]] which is located on the backside of the pistol grip. The rear sights are flip-up and L-shaped, and marked for a range of {{convert|50|and|100|m|yds|sp=us}}. Production ceased before the introduction of the [[FAMAS]] assault rifle in 1979.