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MAB Modele D

MAB Modele D

Description

Produced by MAB (Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne) from 1933 to 1963 it was inspired by the Belgian Browning FN pistol 1910/22. Issued in 1933 to the French Navy, Para Military and Air Force this elegant pistol was used by the Germans and continued in police use after the war. Type II muzzle bushing release indicates post June 1945

Marks and Stamps: (L side of Slider) PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE MAB BREVETTE MODELE D (R side of frame) Serial No (Grips) MAB logo

Specifications

Accession Number: 189 Period of Use: 1933-1960s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: Second World War; Algeria; Indo China
Country of Origin: Type Date: 1933
Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne Serial Number: D 5397
Manufacture Date: Post WW2 Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm
Weight: 760g Length Overall: 178mm
Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto Length Barrel: 101mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 52980

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