There were also earlyer French semi-automatic rifles. The thing with French weapons is that we don't have good candidates to use them. The only two French are Flo and Gaston, for which the MAS-36 and MAS-38, plus the respective pistol, had been implemented. Additional French weapons would be buyable only, and that way rather down the list (together with Carcano and the like).

Had him learning for hours, and yes, not even a bit of a progress bar appears. In his case it is not so problematical, but I don't think that hiring Lucky or Grace makes much sense that way. I'll check the XMLs if I can do something about it; but if it's something with the code that prevents the new slots from working properly I am lost either.