Scarce and impressive MAB, PA-15 M1, French Target Pistol, cal. 9mmP, a high condition example previously imported by "CASANOVA", fully matching with mirror bore and correct manual mechanics.

Description:

Super rare French MAB PA.15.M1 single action Target pistol, SN: 557620, cal. 9mmP, marked M1 as usually applied to military pistols. Massive and impressive target pistol based on the MAB PA-15 having an extended slide with refined target features. Slide fitted with drift adjustable front sight and fully adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide with usual single line MAB address. Right side of slide marked “MODELE PA-15”. Exposed chamber of rotating barrel marked “CAL.9M/M”. The right side of the frame, just below the hold open shaft, marked “PA.15.M1” suffixed by the full serial number with adjacent import marking from "CASANOVA". French proofing on barrel, right side of slide behind serrations and right upper trigger guard web. Trigger with overlying shoe with adjustments for weight of pull and stop. Push button magazine release with later style concentric circles. Frame with forward and rear grip strap serrations. Full fitting walnut checkered grips, bordered, each panel secured with three screws. Original fifteen shot magazine with aluminum follower and push button detachable base. Disassembly shows all matching parts as carefully imaged. HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE RESTRICTION!

Condition:

Beautiful 98-99% original salt blue with minimal sharp edge wear. Grips in comparable condition. Several of the screw slots slightly burred. VG/EXC magazine with insertional wear. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinary and incredibly rare French target pistol, fully matching, seldom offered for sale. HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE RESTRICTION!