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 3Accession 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 |