1194 FRENCH MAB MODEL D SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Dec 02 @ 12:53UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 300.00 USD
Cal. 7.65mm. S# 111146. Bbl. 3 7/8". Model D semi-automatic pistol mfg. by MAB "Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne". Left side of the slide is marked "PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE CAL. 7.65/ MAB BREVETE MODELE D". Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece custom wood grips. Blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. Slide and bbl. are matching to the frame via "46". MAGS: one 9-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting light pitting while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show superficial marks from handling and storage but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-5594/MLW). CURIO. $200-300.