Modele 1935 pistol

Infobox Weapon
name= Modele 1935 pistol


caption= The Modele 1935A pistol
origin= FRA
type= Semi-automatic pistol
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service= 1936-1950s
used_by= France, Germany
wars= World War II, First Indochina War, Algerian War
designer= Charles Petter
design_date= 1935
manufacturer= Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne
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production_date=1936 -
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variants= 1935A, 1935S
weight= 730 g (A), 790 g (S) (unloaded)
length= 188 mm
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cartridge= 7.65mm Longue
caliber= 7.65 x 22 mm MAS
action= Single action
rate= 20 rds/min
velocity= 304 m/s (997.1 ft/s)
range= 75
max_range= 100
feed= 8 round, single stack magazine
sights= iron sights

The Pistolet automatique modèle 1935 ("Automatic Pistol Model 1935") or Modèle (Mle.) 1935 was a semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Longue cartridge. It was developed by Charles Petter, engineer of the French company "Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques" (SACM) and used by the French Army in several wars. Initial production began in 1936 and was redesigned in 1938 to simplify manufacture.

The gun was noticed for its durability and reliability. Inventory of this pistol taken during the German occupation were issued to German officers as well.

After World War II, the pistol was used by the French military and police until it was replaced by the 9 mm MAC/MAS mle 1950.

External links

* [http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg98-e.htm World Guns page]