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 CAL. 7.65 MAB BREVETTE MODELE D (L side of frame) INTERARMS ALEX VA. (R side of slider) Archor stamping (R side of frame) Serial No + anchor (Grips) MAB logo| Accession Number: 184 | Period of Use: 1933 - 1960s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Second World War; Algeria; Indo China |
| Country of Origin: France | Type Date: 1933 |
| Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne | Serial Number: 113436 |
| Manufacture Date: Post WW2 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm |
| Weight: 760g | Length Overall: 178mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi Auto | Length Barrel: 101mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 9302 |