Designed to meet military requirements the 1922 was an enlarged 1910 with a greater sighting radius, longer barrel and increased magazine capacity. It was available in both 7.65 and 9mm short (here). Adopted by the Netherlands, Yugoslavia and Belgium the Germans continued its use and production during the occupation. This example is a Dutch Army issue, with stamp on top of barrel
Marks and Stamps: L side of slide) FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE (L side trigger guard) FN (R side of frame) Serial no x 4 places (Barrel) CAL 9m/m (Top of Barrel) Crown and W (Grips) FN logo| Accession Number: 110 | Period of Use: 1922 - present |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Second World War |
| Country of Origin: Belgium | Type Date: 1922 |
| Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre, Herstal | Serial Number: 6287 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm short |
| Weight: 730g | Length Overall: 178mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 114mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 27754 |