mawkie
C&R Whisperer
-Melnic and I have both been on the hunt for pre-war French pistols. For me I've wanted a MAB Model D Army or Navy issue example. But the survival rate on these, esp. the Navy issue, isn't great. Any example would have to be a GI bring-back. After years of searching I ran across a forlorn MAB D with broken right grip in a recent auction. I was high bidder at $225 when the auction went live only to find someone online, a dealer who's my nemesis, bid me up to my $550 max. But lucky me he stopped there and nobody in the room wanted it at that price other than me. Got it!
-The auction description stated there was a holster included but no photos so that was a mystery. Hoped for either a French Army or German issue as I figured there would be a good chance this MAB would have changed hands at the French surrender. The postman ran his route early today in advance of the storm and caught me just before I headed out to work. Another victory as I don't have to muck about the post office during the run-up to Christmas.
-The holster turned out to be German issue and in great shape but for the initials carved into the flap. But it's like free money so I'll take it. The MAB fits perfectly. Here are some photos I snappped in a rush. Will fill in later after work tonight...
-The auction description stated there was a holster included but no photos so that was a mystery. Hoped for either a French Army or German issue as I figured there would be a good chance this MAB would have changed hands at the French surrender. The postman ran his route early today in advance of the storm and caught me just before I headed out to work. Another victory as I don't have to muck about the post office during the run-up to Christmas.
-The holster turned out to be German issue and in great shape but for the initials carved into the flap. But it's like free money so I'll take it. The MAB fits perfectly. Here are some photos I snappped in a rush. Will fill in later after work tonight...