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Pistolet Automatique Modele a Grande Puissance (FN GP35) "Browning High Power"

Pistolet Automatique Modele a Grande Puissance (FN GP35)

Description

One of the most successful pistols of all time the Belgian FN Browning Pistol is the standard side-arm of many armies, including the British. Designed in 1935 it was used by both allied and German armies and Germany continued its production during the occupation. With its generous magazine capacity of 13 rounds it certainly had an advantage over all other semi-automatics.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of slide) FABRIQUE NATIONAL D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE proof stamps (R side) Serial no x 3

Specifications

Accession Number: 169 Period of Use: 1940s - present
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: Second World War; Malaya; Korea; Falklands; Gulf War
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: 1935
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre, Herstal Serial Number: 73995
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum
Weight: 990g Length Overall: 197mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel: 118mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 81635

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