MAB Modèle D Type I .32 ACP Pistol – 1940 French Pre-Occupation, Blued, 4 in Barrel, 9+1
This MAB Modèle D Type I is a WWII-era .32 ACP pistol made in France in 1940, before the German Occupation. It is the early Type I variant, identifiable by its external takedown lever and a prominent knurled front bushing. Built on a blued steel frame with fixed sights and a fixed barrel, it represents a notable French design with documented service and police association.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The checkered black synthetic grips show multiple cracks, and some pieces are broken off.
What’s Included
- MAB Modèle D Type I .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 9-round single-stack steel magazine with round witness holes
The Type I configuration is distinguished by an external takedown lever and a large knurled front bushing at the muzzle. The slide carries vertical rear serrations, and the pistol retains its lanyard ring at the heel.
This model uses a simple blowback, single-action system with a fixed barrel. Controls and safeguards include a push-button magazine release, a manual safety, a grip safety, and a magazine disconnect. Capacity is 9+1 using the included single-column 9-round magazine.
Sighting equipment is a fixed arrangement: a front blade and a square-notch rear. The pistol features blued steel construction on both frame and slide, consistent with early Modèle D production.
Manufactured in 1940 in France before the German Occupation, this example sits in the WWII timeframe and reflects the Modèle D’s historical association with French service and police use. Its Type I features and pre-occupation provenance make it a notable variant within the series.