MAB Model R

MAB Model R - 9x19mm

MAB Model R-22 ("Le Chasseur" in US Market) - .22 LR or .22 Short

Model R is one of many pistols manufactured by French company Manufacture d'armes de Bayonne (MAB). This pistol appeared at first as R-32 Longue in 1950 in 7.65 x 22mm Longue caliber. In 1951 two more versions were introduced - R-32 in 7.65×17mm Browning and R-9 in 9x19mm Par calibers. Of these versions only R-9 was produced but in small numbers. R-22 version in .22 LR and .22 Short was manufactured in 1954-1965.

Specifications

(1951 - 1963)

• Type: Pistol

• Country of Origin: France

• Caliber: 9x19mm Par (R-9), .22 long rifle, .22 short, .32 ACP, .32 French long, .380 ACP

• Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg)

• Length: 8.1 in (20.7 cm)

• Barrel Length: 4.7 in (12 cm)

• Capacity: 8

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The MAB Model R and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Cold Sweat	Michel Constantin	Vermont		1970
Cold Sweat	Charles Bronson	Joe Martin		1970
Cold Sweat	James Mason	Capt. Ross		1970