The FA-MAS Type 62 is a 7.62×51mm NATO rifle developed by theFrench Army as a replacement for the MAS-49/56. It was the last in series of 40 different prototype rifles designed between 1952 and 1962, and bears a resemblance to the FN FAL. However, the introduction of the5.56×45mm cartridge caused the French to rethink their approach and the project was eventually cancelled. The Type 62's bayonet was later adopted for use on theFAMAS rifle.
