Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the FN / Browning 1905.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN/Browning
Model: 1905
Serial: 946174
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Browning Model 1905, also known in Europe as the Browning Model 1906 or Vest Pocket Pistol, is one of the most influential pocket pistols ever designed and played a pivotal role in the popularization of compact semi-automatic handguns worldwide. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal, the pistol was introduced in the early twentieth century and chambered in Browning's newly developed 6.35mm (.25 ACP) cartridge. Utilizing a simple blowback-operated action with a single-action trigger system, the Model 1905 featured a compact all-steel design that made it exceptionally easy to conceal while maintaining reliable performance. The pistol incorporated several innovative safety features for its era, including both manual and grip safeties, which helped establish standards that would later influence many future handgun designs. Its elegant lines, quality Belgian craftsmanship, and modest size made it immensely popular with civilians, military officers, and law-enforcement personnel throughout Europe and beyond.
Model: 1905
Serial: 946174
Caliber: .25 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Browning Model 1905, also known in Europe as the Browning Model 1906 or Vest Pocket Pistol, is one of the most influential pocket pistols ever designed and played a pivotal role in the popularization of compact semi-automatic handguns worldwide. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal, the pistol was introduced in the early twentieth century and chambered in Browning's newly developed 6.35mm (.25 ACP) cartridge. Utilizing a simple blowback-operated action with a single-action trigger system, the Model 1905 featured a compact all-steel design that made it exceptionally easy to conceal while maintaining reliable performance. The pistol incorporated several innovative safety features for its era, including both manual and grip safeties, which helped establish standards that would later influence many future handgun designs. Its elegant lines, quality Belgian craftsmanship, and modest size made it immensely popular with civilians, military officers, and law-enforcement personnel throughout Europe and beyond.
The tremendous success of the design resulted in production numbers exceeding hundreds of thousands of pistols and inspired numerous copies and variations worldwide. In practical use, the Model 1905 earned a reputation for dependability and ease of carry, making it one of the most widely distributed pocket pistols of its time. Today, the FN/Browning Model 1905 is highly prized by collectors and historians for its significance in firearms development, its association with John Browning, and its role in establishing the modern concept of the vest-pocket automatic pistol. It remains one of the most historically important compact handguns ever produced.
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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1183414949 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-28 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
146 |
