Simplified variant of the 1935A with external hammer. Also issued to French forces during WWII. The 'S' denotes simplified construction. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.65mm French Long Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1938, France Weight: 25 oz Overall length: 7.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Sidearm