MAB Modell D
Variation WaA 251 - Variation WaA D20
The MAB D was used in France at the police and at the military (but here in the caliber 9mm short). After occupation through the Germans it was also used in the Wehrmacht.
Technical data:
| Caliber: | 7.65 mm |
| Function: | Blowback; hammer inside |
| Barrel length: | 104 mm |
| Weight: | 697 g |
| Magazine capacity: | 9 rounds |
Production data:
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Company: |
Manufacture D´Armes Des Bayonne |
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Location: |
Bayonne, Frankreich |
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Period: |
1940 - 1944 |
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Amount: |
50.000 |
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Serial numbers: |
47000 - 97000 |
The MAB D is split in 2 major variations according acceptance stamp.
1st Variation (acceptance stamp E/WaA 251; approx. 39,400 pieces)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE CAL 7.65 MAB BREVETÉ MODÈLE D |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | chequered plastic grips with legend "MAB" |
| Serial number: |
5-digit number right on frame 2-digit number inside slide 2-digit number on parts of the grip-safety 2-digit number on trigger and trigger-bar 2-digit number mag release (not controlled) 2-digit number on trigger mechanism 2-digit number on dismounting lever |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/WaA 251 right on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E HK right on chamber |
Holster mit WaA D20:
2nd Variation (acceptance stamp E/WaA D20; approx. 10,600 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE CAL 7.65 MAB BREVETÉ MODÈLE D |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | chequered plastic grips with legend "MAB" |
| Serial number: |
5-digit number right on frame 2-digit number inside slide 2-digit number on parts of the grip-safety 2-digit number on trigger and trigger-bar 2-digit number mag release (not controlled) 2-digit number on trigger mechanism 2-digit number on dismounting lever |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/WaA 251 right on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E HK right on chamber |
Holster mit WaA D20:
