RARE**WW2 Era French Navy Marked 1st Type MAB (Manufacturre d\' Armes d\' Bayonne) Model D 7.65mm Calibre Semi Automatic Pistol**VERY EARLY UK 1994 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** None Semi Auto

**RARE**WW2 Era French Navy Marked 1st Type MAB (Manufacturre d' Armes d' Bayonne) Model D 7.65mm Calibre Semi Automatic Pistol**VERY EARLY UK 1994 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**Sn 20067:54 - 20067:54

The MAB model D was a pistol produced by MAB (Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne) from 1933 to 1963, it was inspired by the Belgian Browning FN pistol 1910/22. The MAB D was used by the French military before and after World War II. After German forces occupied France, the MAB D was adopted for use by the Wehrmacht (German army) during World War II. Following World War II, the MAB D was used by the French military in Indochina. In France, it was used by various French governmental agencies. There were two MAB D versions, usually called the Type I and Type II. The Type I MAB D was made 1933–1945 and used an external muzzle bushing release latch in front of the trigger guard; the Type II used an internal "bayonet" type release requiring pushing in and turning the muzzle bushing. The MAB factory changed from the Type I to Type II production in June 1945. This is a rare to find WW2 era French Navy marked example of the 1st Type MAB Model D 7.65mm Calibre Semi Automatic Pistol. It has its original finish which has darkened to a rich plum colour with age. The pistol has the correct Type I release latch in front of the trigger guard. It has serial number ‘103515’ stamped on the frame. The frame also has a crisp Naval Anchor mark indicating French Navy issue. The slide has MAB manufacturer, model and calibre detail (illustrated). The frame has its thumb lever safety catch which works correctly. The pistol has a blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. It has d black chequered panel grips with MAB cartouches**Deactivated to very early UK specification in 1994 the pistol’s slide, trigger and grip safety move & its magazine can be removed, the pistol does not cock and dry fire. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery**We can arrange for this firearm to be brought up to the latest UK/EU specification for UK customers (customers can purchase on our lay-away scheme. The weapon will then be brought up to the EU specification and the relevant certificate obtained prior to the transfer of ownership and delivery)** Sn 20067:54

£695.00