Pistolet Automatique Modèle 1935S

Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Etienne · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1939

Weight (empty)790 g (27.9 oz)
Overall Length188 mm (7.40")
Barrel Length105 mm (4.13")
Height130 mm (5.12")
Width32 mm (1.26")
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity345 m/s (1132 fps)
Muzzle Energy297 J (219 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.65x20mm Longue

The Modèle 1935S is a simplified, easier-to-manufacture redesign of the Mle 1935A, adopted by France in 1939. The 'S' (for 'simplifié') replaced Petter's swinging-link barrel system with a Browning-style camming lug similar to the Hi-Power, used a flat-sided slide and a barrel that protruded slightly from the slide. Multiple French arsenals — including MAS, MAC, and SAGEM — produced the design, and post-war production updates included the M1 variant featuring redesigned controls.

Country of Origin: France

Designer: MAS team