Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the FN / Browning Baby!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Baby
Serial: 240835
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Browning Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Baby Browning is a remarkable piece of firearms history, known for its compact size and precision engineering. Designed by Dieudonné Saive, who later became famous for his work on the FN FAL and other firearms, the Baby Browning was a prime example of a pocket pistol. Chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm), the pistol's small size and light weight made it an ideal concealed carry option, especially during the mid-20th century when such firearms were popular for personal protection. Its striker-fired, single-action blowback design is simple yet effective, contributing to the pistol's reliability. The manual thumb safety, which also locks the slide, added a layer of security, making it safer to carry, particularly in a pocket or purse. The production run from 1931 to 1979, with a significant number of units exported to the U.S. between 1953 and 1968, reflects the Baby Browning's popularity, especially before the Gun Control Act of 1968 restricted the importation of many small handguns into the U.S. The "Renaissance" model, with its hand-chiseled engraving, and the "Lightweight" version, likely made with lighter materials, further highlight the pistol's appeal, offering both functional and collectible variants. With around 550,000 units produced, the Baby Browning remains a well-regarded firearm among collectors and enthusiasts.
Contents:
Model: Baby
Serial: 240835
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Browning Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Baby Browning is a remarkable piece of firearms history, known for its compact size and precision engineering. Designed by Dieudonné Saive, who later became famous for his work on the FN FAL and other firearms, the Baby Browning was a prime example of a pocket pistol. Chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm), the pistol's small size and light weight made it an ideal concealed carry option, especially during the mid-20th century when such firearms were popular for personal protection. Its striker-fired, single-action blowback design is simple yet effective, contributing to the pistol's reliability. The manual thumb safety, which also locks the slide, added a layer of security, making it safer to carry, particularly in a pocket or purse. The production run from 1931 to 1979, with a significant number of units exported to the U.S. between 1953 and 1968, reflects the Baby Browning's popularity, especially before the Gun Control Act of 1968 restricted the importation of many small handguns into the U.S. The "Renaissance" model, with its hand-chiseled engraving, and the "Lightweight" version, likely made with lighter materials, further highlight the pistol's appeal, offering both functional and collectible variants. With around 550,000 units produced, the Baby Browning remains a well-regarded firearm among collectors and enthusiasts.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Browning soft case and the paper pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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