Browning 380 auto
I have a .380 auto and want to ID exackly what it is, when it was made, and if posible, a round-about worth. Can you help? It's Belgium made, smooth on top(made for pocket cary)sn.544184
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Need quality photos for accurate identification and valuation.
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Does it look like this?
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Exact, only black.quote:Originally posted by mark christian
Does it look like this?
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In that case you have a Model 1910/55 and based on your serial number it was probably made in around 1965. These were discontinued from importation into the United States at the end of 1968. Several hundred thousand were produced so they are not rare. In excellent condition they are worth $300+, or much more than that you happen to all of the related materials from when the pistol was sold new. 0 -
I sitll have the box,its a little worn, but in good shape. 0 -
Some trivia, for fun:
Nearly all of the 1955's were made in .380, as they were for export to the U.S. commercial market. A .32 caliber 1955 is relatively rare. Conversely, most 1910's were in .32, for European sales, with a relatively few being made in .380. The 1910's were FN-marked, whereas the 1955's were Browning-marked.
These are known to be extremely well-made and reliable little guns, but their importation was trashed by LBJ, who saved us from ourselves. If made the same way today, they would be very expensive little pistols. I would not be too quick to part with it.0
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