32 barrel for the 1903 Colt, but a slightly larger bore. 380 barrel for what became the 1908 Colt Pocket “Hammerless” had the same external diameter as the. The idea was that the only modification necessary for the gun to use the new cartridge would be a new barrel and magazine.

Browning specified that the case length for the new cartridge must be identical to that of the. 380 ACP in 1907 because Colt wanted a larger, heavier bullet for the 1903 Colt Pocket “Hammerless”. John Moses Browning had asked “UMC” Thomas of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company to design the.

Unlike the Model 1900, which was only available in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP), the Model 1910 was offered in both 7.65mm Browning and 9mm Browning Short (.380 ACP). It can be differentiated from the FN Model 1900 by the following features: There are no. FN Browning Model 1900: The Model 1899 was first produced in January 1899 and closely resembles John Browning's prototype. Following is a guide for identifying FN Browning pistol models: FN Browning Model 1899 vs. Can you tell me approximate year of manufacture and any other history? Gary email protected. Cal 7m.65 is not displayed on the barrel. The barrel is also stamped 5653 (proceeded & followed with an up side down T). The Belgian proof marks are stamped on the frame and on the barrel. I have an FN model 1910 serial number 216194 (32 ACP) in nickel. FN-manufactured firearms produced under the Browning banner, are listed in Browning. In this section, we list arms that bear the FN banner. Later Browning became associated with Colt and the world market was divided-with Eastern Hemisphere going to FN and Western Hemisphere to Colt. Year-by-year production figures are not available, but it is known that approximately 69. There was no interruption in serial numbers. World Wars, though a few were assembled from parts during the German occupation in World War II. The Model 1910 FN Browning was manufactured from 1912 through 1975.

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