FN Model 1910
| FN Model 1910 | |
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.jpg) FN Model 1910
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Belgium |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Browning |
| Manufacturer | Fabrique Nationale (FN) |
| Produced | 1910–1983 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Model 1910: ca. 590 g Model 1922: ca. 700 g (unloaded) |
| Length | Model 1910: 153 mm Model 1922: 178 mm |
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| Cartridge |
9×17mm Browning 7.65×17mm Browning |
| Action | Blowback |
| Feed system | Model 1910: 6-round (.380) or 7-round (.32) detachable box magazine Model 1922: 8-round (.380) or 9-round (.32) detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Notch and post iron sights |
The FN Model 1910 is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium.
The FN Model 1910, also known as the Browning model 1910, was a departure for Browning. Before, his designs were produced by both FN in Europe and Colt Firearms in the United States. Since Colt did not want to produce it, Browning chose to patent and produce this design in Europe only. Introduced in 1910, this pistol used a novel operating spring location surrounding the barrel. This location became the standard in such future weapons as the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov.
It incorporated the standard Browning striker-firing mechanism and a grip safety along with a magazine safety and an external safety lever (known as the "triple safety") in a compact package. Offered in both .380 ACP (6-round magazine) and .32 ACP (7-round magazine) calibres, it remained in production until 1983. It is possible to switch calibres by changing only the barrel. However, FN never offered packages containing a single pistol with both calibre barrels.
A variant of the Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. This was a larger model with a longer barrel (113 mm), slide extension, and a longer grip frame to accommodate an extra two rounds. This model was aimed at military and police contracts and many examples were produced for various agencies. The FN Model 1910/1922 was initially designed for Yugoslavia.
1910/1922 pistols went on to see extensive service in World War Two, and continued to be manufactured by the Germans after their occupation of Belgium and seizure of the FN factory. These examples carry Nazi production stamps, and most have simple chequered wood grips instead of the earlier horn or plastic grips bearing the FN logo.
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