he MAC Model 1950, officially known as the Pistolet Automatique Modèle 1950, is a classic French military service pistol developed following World War II. Adopted by the French military in 1950, it replaced several older French handgun designs and became France’s standardized service pistol for decades.
Chambered in 9x19mm, the MAC 1950 is an increasingly desirable military surplus handgun with significant Cold War and French military history. Its all-steel construction, distinctive profile, and service heritage make it an excellent addition to a historical military firearm collection.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Manufacture d’Armes de Châtellerault (MAC)
- Model: Modèle 1950 / M1950
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Action: Single-Action Semi-Automatic
- Operating System: Short-Recoil, Locked-Breech
- Barrel Length: Approximately 4.4″
- Capacity: 9 Rounds
- Frame: Steel
- Slide: Steel
- Finish: Military Blued/Parkerized Finish
- Sights: Fixed Military Sights
- Magazine: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety: Slide-Mounted Manual Safety
Condition
Used
As a former military service pistol, this MAC Model 1950 may display finish wear, handling marks, and other signs consistent with its age and service history.
- Metal surfaces may exhibit military service and storage wear.
- Bore retains visible rifling.
- Slide and controls operate as intended.
- Grips show normal age and handling marks.
- Military markings add to the pistol’s historical character.
- Overall presents as a distinctive example of a post-WWII French service handgun.
Features
- Authentic French military service pistol design
- Adopted by France in 1950
- Chambered in 9x19mm
- Traditional all-steel construction
- Single-action trigger system
- Cold War-era military heritage
- Distinctive French military markings and styling
- Excellent addition to a European or military handgun collection
