Le Français .32ACP Pistol
This video provides an in-depth look at the Le Français pistol, a firearm produced by Manufrance from 1912 to the late 1960s. The example discussed is in .32 ACP caliber, specifically a commercial variant from the 1950s and 60s. The description highlights its unique features, including a grip-frame mainspring with a bellcrank mechanism for slide operation, a tip-up barrel, and a full double-action-only trigger. The video notes that Le Français pistols came in various calibers (.25 ACP to 9mm Parabellum) and served civilian, police, and military roles. It also mentions that few of these firearms, especially larger caliber versions, have reached the United States.













