MAB Modèle D Type II .32 ACP, 4 inch Barrel, 8+1 Capacity, 1945 French Semi-Auto Pistol
This French-made 1945 MAB Modèle D Type II is a full-size .32 ACP semi-auto with the distinctive Type II configuration featuring an internal push-and-turn muzzle bushing and a top-mounted ejection port. It is a simple blowback, single-action, striker-fired design with steel construction, drift-adjustable rear sight, and a lanyard ring at the butt. Importer-marked by CAI St. Alb. VT, it wears custom smooth wood grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are signs of wear and handling. There are scratches and blemishes. There is visible finish loss.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- MAB Modèle D Type II .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with vertical witness slots
- Smooth wood grip panels (installed)
The Type II configuration stands out with its internal push-and-turn muzzle bushing (no external latch) and a top ejection port. Rear vertical slide serrations and a transverse dovetail rear sight complete the slide setup, allowing windage adjustment by drifting.
Chambered in .32 ACP, the pistol uses a simple blowback system and operates single-action with a striker-fired mechanism. It has an 8+1 capacity, a 4 inch barrel, and a manual safety. The checkered button magazine release supports quick, consistent magazine changes.
Construction is all steel for the frame and receiver, delivering solid feel and durability. This example is full-size and is fitted with smooth wood grip panels (non-logo, non-checkered) that give it a clean, period-appropriate look.
Markings include the barrel hood legend "MAB CAL. 7.65 PT" and the slide legend "PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE CAL. 7,65 MAB BREVETÉ MODÈLE D." Import marks read "CAI ST. ALB. VT" alongside "FRANCE." A lanyard ring at the butt adds a practical service-style feature consistent with the model’s era.