FN Browning .380 Model ID
Can anyone ID this FN Browning .380? I was told it was carried by an American GI during WWII. TIA.....Lonnie
So many auctions so little money.
So many auctions so little money.
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It's a Model 1922. It was used as a military sidearm by various countries in Europe. Holland, Yugoslavia etc., as well as being sold commercially. 0 -
Are you sure it's .380 (9mm Kurtz)? A good number were made in 7.65mm (.32 ACP).
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Well to answer the question "Am I sure it's a .380 and not a .32" I pulled the magazine out of the pistol and it is marked "FN 9m/m". The prvious owner said it was a .380 and that he had fired it and it "works well". GB auctions has an identical 1922 in .32 cal up for auction. I suppose the 9mm ammunition that I see in the stores must be totally different from the 9mm kurtz ammunition mentioned in the above post? I also suppose these .380 pistols were intended to use the 9m/m magazines for the .380 ammunition? If my thoughts are correct then this would answer my questions about the ammo and the 9m/m magazine. The pistol has some blueing wear in the barrel extension...nothing major....and it feels really comfortable to hold.
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rufe-snow....thanks for the good info!
p3skyking....thanks for the good info!
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LOT,
If it's marked 9mm it is for the 9mmKurtz/.380 ACP. Same round, European/American designation.
Nice to see one in .380. Don't buy the 9mm Parabellum or Luger. Won't work.
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