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Melior Automatic pistol

Melior Automatic pistol

Description

Produced between 1921 to 1927 this pistol sold well in both Europe and the USA. Often a back-up weapon for troops and used by resistance and partisans groups.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of slide) MADE IN BELGIUM MELIOR BREVETS-259178-265491-LIEGE-BELGIUM (R side) Serial No x 2 (Grips) MELIOR TR Logo

Specifications

Accession Number: 107 Period of Use: 1920s - 1940s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: Second World War
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: 1914?
Manufacturer: ROBAR Fils and Co, Liege Serial Number: 42183
Manufacture Date: post 1918? Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm
Weight: Length Overall: 153mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 78538

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