Jul 22, 2016 - Thread: FN M1922 Yugoslavian serial number oddity. This is correct for a later Officer pistol (see page 246 of FN Browning Pistols, 2nd. The FN Browning Model 1922 Pistol: Type: Self Loading Pistol. While those with serial numbers above 200,000 display standard FN production serial numbers. Serialization was restarted after the liberation in 1944. Low prices, and in surprisingly good condition. For the collector of European pistols or, for that matter, the Cruffler, the.

Designed by Robert Browning and built in Belgium as Colt refused to produce it. Production ran from 1912 till 1983 and was originally designed for the German Luftwaffe (Airforce) issued to their pilots.

It was then issued to the Military and Police and not available to private citizens The serial numbers are hard to run down, but this is a pre-war gun made sometime before 1941 and valuable in that respect. A FN1910/1922 like this one was used to assassinate Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria and his wife in 1914 precipitating in World War I I paid $350 for it three years ago. 'He said true things, but called them by wrong names.'

—Robert Browning Do some research of your own. Your father was playing the right tune, but he got some of the words wrong. • For instance, it would have been impossible to have produced a Model of 1922 pistol in 1914, in time to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

The Model of 1910 was somewhat similar, but it was not the same (and Princip's M.1910 was in.380 ACP). • Since the German Luftwaffe dates from 1935, the Model 1922 could not have been 'originally designed for the German Luftwaffe (Airforce).' But, yes, some of the pilots were issued it after Belgium—and the FN factory—was taken over by the Nazis. Neodata 2009 full action figures. • Back in the 1920s and '30s, Belgian citizens could own pistols, including the Model of 1922. Although it was not limited to the police and military, a civilian would have had to special-order it from the factory.

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Mrd, It would be nice to see the other side but based on what I see and the serial I'd say this was a contract pistol manufactured in the 1930's. Perhaps you have a slide that has been change? Does the serial on the slide match?

Sometimes you'll see another serial on these contract pistols, usually in the 200,000 range. Pull back the slide and look underneath in the slide rails for a serial number. KerryL is right, these 1922 pistols are difficult to establish manufacturing dates especially with just a single side view. But based on what I see (and the serial nr.) I'd say 1930-1939 manufacture for some government in Europe. FN sold to many countries and probably half the time used a separate serial range for these sales. If you find my answer helpful please 'click' on the green 'Applaud' or 'Thumbs up' Rating to the left.

KerryL, Good question. It is difficult on these pistols with few or no markings but the big indicator for me is the [A] on the trigger guard and the 17-serration count. Both of these together, even without the bevel on the lug, indicated 1930-1940 manufacturing. I usually key on the trigger guard letter/numbers/icons for date of manufacture clues if the serial number isn't a good indicator.

The lack of a serif or the inclusion of a dash is something I've seen before. Remember FN had three pieces of equipment applying the slide scrolls at times and they were rarely set identically. And I agree the refinish is awhile ago which certainly has dropped the value deep below $300 down to that $150 - $200 range. Sorry about that, mrdarkhorse.

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Check out page 85 on Anthony Vanderlinden's latest FN book. And mrdarkhorse thanks for the extra pictures. I appreciate the serial number on the slide. While there is little information on who this pistol was built for it certainly seems to me a contract pistol as his has its own serial range for the period based on the details. Of course this is just my opinion. If you find my answer helpful please 'click' on the green 'Applaud' or 'Thumbs up' Rating to the left.