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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
MAB Model A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1925
- Weight (Empty)305 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.25 ACP
- Calibre6.35 mm
- Calibre Classpocket pistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typemanual and grip
◇Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length53 mm
- Rifling Twistright-hand twisting
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length117 mm
- Furniture Materialhard rubber
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1925
- Production End1964
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width24 mm
- Height79 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1925Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1964Production ended
101
years in service
39
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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