Yet another French 1935A...
Seems someone else put one of these on here a while back. I just got this one. The metal is in perfect shape but the paint (PAINT!!!) is chipped up some. Bore is perfect, but there ain't no ammo out...
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Congrats on the new toy TexasVet!! A Perderson, now that would be a real treasure to have.
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The black paint, enamel cooked onto the surface actually, provides absolute protection against rusting. With some use it chips and looks pretty ugly but provides plenty of protection. It is put on...
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Yep, Congrats on the new toy TexasVet!! It looks mighty nice. I also have one of these and I love the way it shoots and how good it feels in my hand. Does yours have any German markings on it?Colin...
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They look very cool! That palm swell looks comfortable. Too bad the ammo is scarce. How does it compare in power?
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If I remember corectly the french cartridge is very close to the .32 H&R magnum. It was originaly made for the Pederson device in WW1. The french made a few experimental carbines in this caliber...
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The French SMG was the MAT 38, the standard French SMG until the adoption of the MAT 49 in 9mm P. The slide does ride inside the frame, like the SIG P 210, and adds to the inherent accuracy of the...
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I guess you would have to be right about the slide. Its been thirty years since i got rid of mine so i don't remember to much about it. Looking at the slide in the picture bears that out. I had a...
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Quote:Does yours have any German markings on it?No German marks. I'll add that the gun fits my rather small hands very well. In fact, I had never held one until this one. I was a little surprised at...
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I don't have big hands and with that said it fits my hand perfectly.I'm still searching for a "French Mle 37 holster". If someone can post a pic of what this holster looks like that would be Great.Jr.
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Jr1259,Those Mle 37 holsters are not easy to find; good luck in your search for one. I have one, but can't post pictures. The holster is brown leather, all-enveloping; there's a lanyard for raising...
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Colin, thanks again. I printed out your description of the holster. Would you be able to email me a pic or 2 of your holster? I don't mind if you scan the holster. I don't have any books showing that...
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