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MAB (Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne) was a French arms manufacturer that made a number of semi-automatic pistols in various calibers between 1921 and 1983. The pistol models made in .32 ACP (7.65mm) were the models C, D, C/D, GZ and R. The model C was made from 1933 until 1964. The model D was made from 1933 until 1983, and is the most common MAB pistol made. The model C/D (aka "extended grip model C" -- a model C slide and barrel mounted on a model D frame) was made from 1950 until about 1964. Early verions of the model GZ were made in France by MAB, while later versions were made in Spain by Echasa under the name "MAB Espanola". The Echasa MAB GZ came in several calibers, including .32, and was made between 1962 and 1968. The model R-32 (ie, 32 caliber; there were a number of versions of the model R) was made 1950-1958.
MAB records are not available. The company was run under German military control during the German occupation of France in WWII, sold several times after the war, and finally closed in 1983. During this, most records were lost.
Echasa MAB GZs will have a Spanish production year code stamped on the right side of the frame behind the right grip. The French built models are not date marked. Except for the Echasa MAB GZ, trying to date a specific pistol requires comparing its physical characteristics against other pistols of the same model with serial numbers for which dates are known. This is especially difficult for pistols made after 1958.
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What is French mab 6.35yndicateur brevete?
MAB is the Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne, later renamed Manufacture d'Armes Automatiques de Bayonne, a French semi-automatic pistol manufacturer from 1921-1982.6.35 is 6.35mm, or more exactly 6.35x16mm Browning SR, is the metric caliber or size of a firearm cartridge. It is the same as .25 ACP, a small caliber center fire cartidge comparable to the rimfire .22 Long Rifle. The .25 ACP was popular in the first half of the 20th century for small pistols since it was easier to make reliable centerfire mechanisms than rimfire mechanisms. Today, with improved manufacturing methods, it has largely been replaced by the .22 LR.brevete is the French word meaning patentedMost MAB pistol models are marked "brevete" on their slide. MAB made a number of 6.35mm pistols, including the models A, B, E, and GZ (the GZ also came in other calibers). MAB pistols made after about 1933 will have their model marked on the slide, usually on the left side. Early models A and B are not marked, although later ones are.
Mab 32 caliber automatic pistol?
MAB (Manufacture d'armes de Bayonne) was a major French arms manufacturer that finally closed in the 1980s. It produced a series of semi-automatic pistols from the 1920s until about 1980. Among these were a number of model chambered in 7.65mm/32 ACP. In general, the model designation will be on the left side of the slide. These are well-made and reliable pistols, and saw military action in WWII, North Africa, IndoChina (and Vietnam), Algeria, and other areas of French influence.Among the 32 ACP models most commonly encountered in the US are the Model C and the Model D. Both of these were first made in the 1930s and continued to be made after WWII (although with revised designs). Essentially the same design, the smaller Model C was intended for civilian use, while the larger 9-round MAB D was intended primarily for police and military use. During the German occupation of France during WWII, the Germans continued of these weapons, now for use by the German military; some 50,000 MAB Ds were made during the occupation. MAB pistols used by the Germans will have German acceptance marks (WaffenAmt) stamped into the frames and barrels. (Unfortunately, since fake WaffenAmt are known to be added to raise the price of many weapons, including MABS, it is important to always make sure the model version and serial number are appropriate for a weapon used by the German military. I have seen MAB D pistols made after WWII with WaffenAmt -- obvious fakes, but only if you know what to check for.)After the end of German occupation, the MAB D was produced for French military, police, and civilian use, while the MAB C was again only for civilian use. The French military began phasing the MAB D out in the early 1950s with the arrival of the new 9mm model PA-1950 (aka MAC 50), shifting most to use by federal and local law enforcement.Starting the in the 1950s, large numbers of a number of models of new and surplus MAB pistols were imported into the US by WAC in Los Angeles [initially, Western Arms Corp, then the name changed to Winfield Arms Corp, since there was already a Western Arms Corp in New York]. The new pistols often were stamped "made in France for WAC" and had "WAC" rather than "MAB" printed on the grips.An unusual pistol is the MAB C "extended grip", commonly called a MAB C/D. It is a MAB C slide and barrel mounted on a MAB D frame, made possible because the two pistols were essentially variants of the same design and had parts in common. These were made in the 1950s by MAB, with most appearing to go WAC. They resemble a Spanish Ruby-type pistol, with a short slide/barrel and a long grip.Both the MAB C and MAB D were also made in .380 ACP.
What is the French MAB 25 caliber handgun for WAC?
The following .25 caliber (6.35mm) pistol models were made by MAB: model A Type I made in 1921, Type II introduced in 1925) model B model E model GZ (actually made under license by Spanish gunmaker Echasa under the name "MAB Espanola"; Echasa also sold these pistols under other names) All but the GZ were sold by WAC (originally Western Arms Co, which became Winfield Arms Co, both in Los Angeles), the principal importer and distributer of MAB pistols in North America from the late 1940s until the early 1960s. The GZ, which was also made in .22LR, .32 and .380, did not begin production until after WAC closed. How many cartridges does the clip hold? MAB Model A holds 6 rounds, the Model E holds 9, and the Model GZ holds 8. History: After the first Eibar Type of 1921, in Jänner 1925 the pistol MAB A in the blued version appeared on the market. A nickel plated model followed in November 1929. The concept of this pistol is like the predecessor model. It is equipped with plastik grips in the contour of the frame, with the companys logo MAB on them. The slide now has vertical serrations, finer and numerous than on the preceding model. A palm safety was placed and the safety lever was placed ath the rear end now, and got an extension to the front with a nose, which fixes the slide in the closed or open position. Like the other MAB-pistols, it got unlocked breech system. During period of production the pistol MAB A got some smaller modifications, that possibly allow an assignment to the production-date. Trigger and the extractor were first milled out of in steel and have been replaced later on with prefabricated parts from drawn sheet metal. The modificaton of the extractor took place since May 30th, 1948 on all arms, which numbers are higher than 65.000. Furthermore, there are hints that beginning with March 22nd, 1954 the grooves of the barrels of all MAB pistols were made without milling. The production of the MAB A ended in September 1964. During the German occupatuin in World War II between 1941 and 1944 according to books 1.130 pistols MAB A were supplied to German authorities. The serial numbers of these pieces are between 107.900 and 109.240. In the united states, MAB-Pistols were imported and traded by the "Winfield Arms Corporation" in Los Angeles under their name. Early models were marked on the right side with "Made in France for WAC", in later years, the pistols got completely new names for the American market, like for example "Le Defendeur". Technical Data: SYSTEM: blowback inertial system with firing pin CARTRIDGES : 6 CALIBER : .25 ACP BARREL LENGTH : 53 mm , 6 grooves right hand twisting WEIGHT EMPTY : 380 g TOTAL LENGTH : 117 mm TOTAL HEIGHT : 79 mm TOTAL WIDTH : 24 mm TRIGGER : Single Action SIGHT : fix SAFETY : grip-, magazine- and lever-safety FINISH : blued HANDLE : hard rubber
What is the value of a mab 32 caliber pistol?
$150-$250, depending on exact model and condition.
The value of a mab brevete 25 automatic?
$100-$150, depending on condition.
Where can you find info on MAB Brevete model A?
Blue Book of Gun Values====================Reliable information on the MAB model A is scarce, despite MAB producing them from 1921-1964 (Type I: 1921-1924; Type II: 1925-1964). Probably the best current source for information on MAB pistols is Ed Buffaloe's website Unblinking Eye, in both his general history of MAB and his article specifically on the model ABoth of these are still works-in-progress, but provide the most complete information currently available in English and probably in any language (including French).For published information on the model A and MAB pistols in general, the single best source is Jean Huon's Les Pistolets Automatiques Francais: 1890-1990 (Histoire & Collections, Paris: 1995), but the information on Unblinking Eye is more correct, complete and current.(disclosure -- I provide some of the research Ed uses in his articles on MAB pistols, including the model A.)
What is the value of a MAB handgun?
updated answer: MAB was a major French pistol manufacturer from the early 1920s until the early 1980s. During that time it made a number of pistol models, including the model A vestpocket pistol (.25 caliber); B vestpocket pistol (.25 caliber); C pocket pistol (.32 and .380 caliber); D service pistol (.32 and .380 caliber); C/D service pistol (.32 and .380 caliber); E pocket pistol (.25 caliber); F target pistol (.22 short and .22LR caliber); G pocket pistol (.22LR caliber); GZ pocket pistol (.22LR caliber), also made as "MAB Espanola" by Spanish gunmaker Echasa in .22LR, .25, .32 and .380 caliber); R-22 target pistol (.22 short for the "Olympic" model, and .22LR, sold in US as "Le Chasseur"; R service pistol (.32 and .380 caliber); R service pistol (9mm parabellum) - each of these "R" models is significantly different from the others; P-8 service pistol (9mm parabellum), P-15 service pistol (9mm parabellum), and PAP-F1 target pistol (9mm parabellum -- a heavily modified version of the P-15 made for competitive target shooting; the French Army Pistol Team won a number of awards using this).When the Germans army occupied France during WWII it took over the MAB factory and kept the .32 model D in production for German military use. These occupation pistols will have German army acceptance stamps. They also produced a small number of the model A for use by German military personnel. The French military used the .32 model D during WWII, and after WWII in the French colonial wars in IndoChina (Vietnam, etc) and North Africa (Algeria, etc) until about 1950. The P-15 was used by a number of military forces in the 1960s and later, especially because of its 15-round capacity and accuracy.The range of prices I have seen for MAB pistols in the US since 2010 is from about $50 to about $1300; pricing is similar in Europe, although in many cases different models go for higher prices in one or the other (the P-15, for example, is more sought after in Europe than in the US).Value of these pistols depends greatly on which model it is, which version of the model it is, special markings on the pistol, and the condition of the pistol. Pistols with WWII German army acceptance stamps are usually worth more. Some of these pistols, such as the models A and D, were in production for over 50 years, with a number of design changes over the years.original answer: 10-200 USD or so
Value ojf 25 cal mab pistol?
Between 1921 and 1982, MAB made several pistol models in .25: model A vest pocket pistol model B vest pocket pistol model E pocket pistol model GZ pocket pistol (actually made under license by Spanish gunmaker Echasa, as MAB Espanola) The value will depend on which model it is, which version of that model, and condition. Since 2010, the range for the above pistols is about $50 - $300.
What is a Mab 32 automatic model c worth?
The maker is Bayonne. Values $125-$225, depending on condition.
Mab brevette 22 pistol model f.Need information on this pistol.Recently purchased?
updated answer: MAB = Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne, later Manufacture d'Armes Automatiques de Bayonne, in Bayonne, France brevette = patented The MAB model F was a 10-round .22LR semi-automatic target pistol made from April 1950 until about 1960. It came in several different barrel lengths (3, 4, 6 and 7, and some other lengths, with the longer barrels more common), and the different length barrels could be changed (according to the manual). They came with one plastic right grip and two left grips - a "flat" grip and a thumbrest target grip. Other than the earliest version, the pistol had a lever at the rear of the slide allowing it to be fired as a semi-automatic (normal setting) or as a single shot pistol with the slide locked. In the US, most MAB F pistols were imported and sold through WAC (Western Arms, later Winfield Arms) in Los Angeles, and the pistol may be marked with "made in France for WAC" and the grips marked with "WAC" or "Winfield." Prices vary considerably with condition, but as of late 2011/early 2012, average condition MAB F are selling (retail) for about $250 and excellent condition pistols for up to about $500. The MAB model F is sometimes confused with the MAB model R-22 (sold by WAC under the name "Le Chasseur"), another .22 semi-automatic target pistol that came in various length barrels, which began production in 1954 in both .22 short and .22LR versions. However, the models F and R-22 are two unrelated designs. original answer: Bayonne, Manufacture D'Armes. Bayonne, France. aka MAB Mab model F. mfg 1950. .22 LR target grips 10 round mag. Exc. $325 VG $225 Good $200 Fair $150 Poor $125
What was Queen Mab's chariot made out of?
Her chariot was made from the empty shell of a walnut.
How can you find out the year a Mab Pistol was made?
Updated answer: You need to know the model and caliber, as well. MAB made pistols from the erly 1920s until the early 1980s, and never used date codes. Most factory records have been lost. To add to the confusion, MAB used different s/n series for some different models, but also had some models share a s/n series. Even worse, MAB restarted the s/n series after WWII and also added new ones. The only way to approximate the manufacturing year is by the s/n and the physical characteristics of the pistol. original answer: Need a detailed description of all markings.
