Unique Model 17

Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrenees Francaises · Pistol · Discontinued · 1928

Also known as: Unique Modele 17, Unique Kriegsmodell

Overview

The Unique Model 17 is a French blowback-operated semi-automatic pocket pistol chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP), introduced in 1928 by the Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrenees Francaises (MAPF). It used an internal hammer and a relatively high nine-round magazine. During the German occupation of France it was produced for the Wehrmacht as the 'Kriegsmodell' war model with an exposed hammer and deeper backstrap.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	785 g (27.7 oz)
Overall Length	155 mm (6.10")
Barrel Length	82 mm (3.23")
Action Type	Blowback
Firing Mechanism	Internal Hammer
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	9 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	290 m/s (951 fps)
Muzzle Energy	183 J (135 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	25 m (27 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Steel
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Hard Rubber
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.32 ACP · primary — also known as .32 Automatic, 7.65x17mm Browning SR, 7.65mm Browning, 7.65mm Court

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: High Capacity Magazine, Fixed Sights

Variants

Unique Kriegsmodell 17 — Wartime Production

Service history

Operators

German occupation forces · adopted 1940 · as Kriegsmodell
French Police

Conflicts

World War II (1939-1945)

Production

Production years: 1928-1945

About 20,000 Kriegsmodell examples completed under German occupation

Origin

Country of origin: France

Designer: Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrenees Francaises

Discontinued: 1945

Notes

The post-war Unique Rr 51, with a grip safety and external hammer, descended from this design.

Background

Seized French production lines kept the Model 17 in service for the occupiers, who valued its simplicity and capacity.