Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable lot of three well-known Browning semi-automatic pistols for a penny-start auction today: the FN “Baby,” the 1910-FN (Model 1955), and the Hi-Power!
All three of these guns are Made in Belgium, Browning Arms Company marked!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
EXAMPLE A
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: FN “Baby”
Serial: 429245
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: 6.35mm (.25 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with "Browning" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / MADE IN BELGIUM.” The barrel, muzzle, and right side of the trigger guard feature Belgium-proof markings.
Model: FN “Baby”
Serial: 429245
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: 6.35mm (.25 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with "Browning" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / MADE IN BELGIUM.” The barrel, muzzle, and right side of the trigger guard feature Belgium-proof markings.
EXAMPLE B
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: 1910-FN (Model 1955)
Serial: 639012
Range of Manufacture: 1954-1968
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 7/16"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with "Browning" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Model: 1910-FN (Model 1955)
Serial: 639012
Range of Manufacture: 1954-1968
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 7/16"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with "Browning" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
EXAMPLE C
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: T272547
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Post Front with 50-500 Meter Tangent Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut "Red Back" Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
EXAMPLE A
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: T272547
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Post Front with 50-500 Meter Tangent Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut "Red Back" Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
EXAMPLE A
The 1931 Fabrique Nationale (FN) Baby Browning is a compact semi-automatic pistol designed by Dieudonné Saive, a Belgian firearms designer. Chambered in .25 ACP (6.35x15 mm), this small handgun operates using a blowback mechanism. It features a six-round magazine capacity and employs a striker-fired, single-action system. The pistol is equipped with a manual thumb-operated safety that secures the slide in the closed position when engaged, requiring side thumb pressure to operate. This design emphasizes both ease of use and safety, making the Baby Browning a notable example of early 20th-century compact firearm engineering.
EXAMPLE B
The FN Model 1910, designed by John Browning and produced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, marks a pivotal advancement in semi-automatic pistol design. Distinct from earlier Browning models, which both FN and Colt Firearms produced, the Model 1910 was manufactured solely in Europe after Colt opted not to produce it. Introduced in 1910, this pistol featured a groundbreaking design with an operating spring encircling the barrel, a feature that would later influence designs such as the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov. It employed Browning's well-known striker-firing mechanism and included a comprehensive safety system comprising a grip safety, a magazine safety, and an external safety lever, collectively referred to as the "triple safety." Available in .380 ACP with a six-round magazine and .32 ACP with a seven-round magazine, the Model 1910 was produced until 1983. Although the pistol allowed for caliber changes by merely swapping the barrel, FN did not offer a combined caliber package. In 1955, Browning Arms Company reintroduced the Model 1910 to the American market as the Model 1955. This version, manufactured in Belgium, was nearly identical to its European counterpart, except for minor differences in markings and grips. However, the importation of the Model 1955 ended in 1968 due to new, stricter gun-control laws in the U.S.
EXAMPLE C
The Browning Hi-Power is a notable single-action, semi-automatic pistol chambered in both 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W calibers, and represents a significant evolution in firearm design. Originating from a design by American inventor John Browning, the Hi-Power was completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN Herstal after Browning's death in 1926. The name "High Power" reflects its advanced 13-round magazine capacity, which was nearly double that of contemporary pistols like the Walther P38 or Colt M1911. Since its introduction, FN Herstal has continuously refined the Hi-Power, initially offering it in two versions: the "Ordinary Model" with fixed sights and the "Adjustable Rear Sight Model," which featured a tangent-type rear sight and a slotted grip for a detachable wooden shoulder stock. While the adjustable sights remain available on commercial models, the shoulder stock mounts were phased out during World War II. A significant design update occurred in 1962 when the internal extractor was replaced with an external extractor, enhancing the pistol's reliability. The Browning Hi-Power's enduring legacy is marked by its innovative design features and its influence on subsequent firearms.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the black Browning three-gun case lined with red velvet 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.
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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.
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