FN Model 1910
FN Model 1910
Type	semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Belgium
Production history
Designer	John Browning
Manufacturer	Fabrique Nationale (FN)
Produced	1910—1983
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Cartridge	.380 ACP, .32 ACP
Action	blowback
Feed system	6-round (.380) or 7-round (.32) box magazine
Sights	Iron sights

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History

The FN Model 1910 was a departure for Browning. Before, his designs were produced by both FN in Europe and Colt Firearms in the United States. Since Colt did not want to produce it, Browning chose to patent and produce this design in Europe only. Introduced in 1910, this pistol used a novel operating spring location surrounding the barrel. This location became the standard in such future weapons as the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov. It incorporated the standard Browning striker-firing mechanism and a grip safety along with a magazine safety and an external safety lever (known as the "triple safety") in a compact package. Offered in both .380 ACP (six-round magazine) and .32 ACP (seven-round magazine) calibers, it remained in production until 1983. Rampant Colt - The original logo of Colts Firearms Colts Manufacturing Company was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1847 by Samuel Colt in order to produce revolvers, which Colt held the patent on, during the Mexican-American War. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... The Walther PP series pistols include the Walther PP, PPK, and PPK/S. They are blowback-operated semiautomatic pistols manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen in Germany or under license from Walther in France and the United States [1]. These pistols feature an exposed hammer, a double-action trigger mechanism... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In firearm terms, a grip safety is a button, lever or other device situated on the grip of a weapon which must be actuated by the operators hand in order for the weapon to fire. ... Yugoslavian 9 mm Kratak (9 mm Short) cartridges, FMJ. The . ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... The . ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Variants

A variant of the Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. This was a larger model with a longer barrel, slide extension, and a longer grip frame to accommodate an extra round. This model was aimed at military and police contracts and many examples were produced for various agencies.

Browning Model 1955 with six-round magazine

In 1955, the Browning Arms Company introduced this pistol for the American market as the Model 1955. Made in Europe, this model was virtually identical to the European model except for the markings. Importation ceased in 1968 due to the passage of stricter gun-control laws in the U.S. Another version, the Model 1971, featured a longer barrel and slide, adjustable sights, a finger-rest magazine, and enlarged 'target' grips. These features were intended to circumvent the Gun Control Act of 1968 which had halted import of the Model 1955. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 799 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2132 × 1600 pixel, file size: 387 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Also shown: six-round magazine. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 799 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2132 × 1600 pixel, file size: 387 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Also shown: six-round magazine. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Browning Arms Company was founded in Utah in 1927. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... The Gun Control Act of 1968, Pub. ...

Bibliography

• The FN Browning Models 1910 - 1922 Explained (Download) by Gerard HENROTIN (H&L Publishing - HLebooks.com - 2006)

References

• French and World Guns, Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles Since 1800.