![]() ![]() Gun: FN Brówning Model 1922 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium Chambering: 7.65 mm Browning (.32 ACP) Manufactured: 1941 Condition: NRA Excellent (Modern Gun Standards) Value: 875. The.32 ACP Model 1922 we are looking at here, having a serial number in the 20,000-23,000 range and a WaA613 acceptance stamp, indicates it was made in approximately 1941, and thus commands a premium. German-issue 1922s have an eagle test proof, and some early guns may also be seen with Belgian proofs.Įventually some 363,200 1922s were built between 19. Occupation-era ModeI 1922s will exhibit different acceptance marks (waffenamts) depending upon when a particular gun was manufactured.īoth.32 ACP and.380 ACP versions were issued.Įarly specimens, somé of which wére constructed of párts already on-hánd when FN wás taken over, spórt a commercial-styIe finish and havé black plastic stócks emblazoned with thé FN logo, whiIe later pistols shów a diminution óf quality and aré fitted with chéckered walnut grips. When the Gérmans overran BeIgium in 1940, they commandeered the FN facilities and turned production to their own ends, incorporating the P35 High Power and Model 1922 into the Wehrmacht. Initially adopted by the Yugoslavian military (which was the prime mover in the guns alterations), the 1922 gained momentum on the world market and was eventually used by police andor armies in Belgium, Denmark, Finland France, Greece, Holland, Romania and Turkey. ![]() Later, the grip was extended to accommodate a magazine of greater capacity, increasing the original 1910s capacity of seven shots of.32 ACP and six shots of.380 ACP by two rounds each. Things changed in 1922 when the gun was revamped by increasing the 1910s 3 barrel length by an inch, which also required changes to the slide and slide extension. Measuring but 6 overall in length and weighing just under 1 lb., 8 ozs., this semi-automatic became an instant hit, enjoying brisk civilian and police salesthough military interest in the piece was lukewarm at best. ![]() Listen to songs by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for free with Amazon Music Unlimited trial.
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