French 1935A and 1935S Pistols: Almost Great 

The reason the Germans didn't make 1935s pistols probably has to do with St. Etienne being in the zone libre, while Alsace was "annexed" by Germany. As to why the Germans didn't later make MAS40s was because the tooling was hidden as MAS36 tooling. The tooling was pretty similar on purpose anyways. I also seem to remember reading some anecdotes stating that it was too much trouble to make MAS36s in 7.92.

Thank you for your video ! i'm French and just bought a 1935_A :) the SIG P210's father

Thanks for putting the mauser pint glasses out there. I ordered mine today. I appreciate all your informative podcasts and videos.

I need one of those lol thank you for the knowledge

Interesting review of a pretty nice pistol, I have owned both models and have the 1935S M1 still. Steinel makes a very good custom using starline 7.65x20 Long brass and a 110 grain bullet at 1039 FPS for 250 foot pounds, and feeds outstanding FAR SUPERIOR to the ammo made from reformed .32 S&W Long Revolver cartridge. The trigger on my 1935S is outstanding. Thanks for reviewing this handgun series. Dont laugh but I have actually carried mine as a fishing and exploring pistol, since I have coveted one of these for that purpose as a teen when they were $25.00 back in the mid 1960s.

Excellent video. I recently saw a 1935A at a Gun Show. It was a little pricey, but it was really beautiful and I could see it was a well made gun. I should have picked it up but at the time it seemed too costly. C' est la vie.

My friend owns a mle he got it from a neabor french officer(he sold it bec he felt he was going to die and he had a problem with his son so he didnt want to leave anything for him right before he died pretty weird) with some single shot assassin style pistols and a few swords. He has no idea what he owns hes just in love with his swords . (Bayonet vid)

Here for the algorithm. I hope you are are able to get some ammo from Steinel (I have some more ordered but it's been back ordered for awhile).

Soooo good timing I’ve seen an a sitting in a lgs for 3-4 years was at $350 and is currently at $189. May be able to get it down a little further

I like my 1935s. It is a high polish blue with gold accents. Its sexy. Came with a left handed basket weave holster. When I bought it it also came with 188 rounds of original ammo. 1 complete box of original ammo. And the guy tossed in some vintage hoppes stuff.

Is anyone aware of a parts source for the 1935A? Trying to restore one my father brought back from WWII. Gunpartscorp sold out of most.

Neat

Hey so there is a 1935s for sale at my gun store. Been there for years I think they are asking 500 but I’ve bought 5 guns from them so do you think if I offer 350 it won’t be insulting and a good price?

The French were looking for a new pistol but didnt choose FN HiPower?😃

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Sorry for all of the separate comments, I should watch then comment instead of commenting as I watch. Triggers on mine are similar, 35A is heavy but crisp, 35S is light but mushy and a bit unpredictable

And my 35 S and A magazines work the same as well

Dug my 35S out of the safe, it flips the safety off when the hammer is dropped as well