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Pistole Automatique Browning Modele 1900

Pistole Automatique Browning Modele 1900

Description

A joint design of John Browning (after he left Colt) and the Belgian Fabrique Nationale D’Armes De Guerre (FN). The Modele 1900 was the first of many excellent weapons produced by this association. Although never officially adopted by any army the Modele 1900 sold in thousands - usually to Officers who had to supply their own side­arms. It was used up to and during the Second World War by SOE and resistance workers.

Marks and Stamps: (L side) FABRIQUE-NATIONALE-HERSTAL-LIEGE. (BROWNING'S-PATENT) FN logo BREVETE S.G.D,G. Proof stamps (R side on sight, slider, and frame) Serial no x 3 (Grips) FN Logo

Specifications

Accession Number: 114 Period of Use: 1900 - 1950s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: First World War; Spanish Civil War; Second World War
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: 1900
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre, Herstal Serial Number: 99172
Manufacture Date: Unknown 1900-1911 Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm
Weight: 625g Length Overall: 172mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel: 101mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 36312

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