I'm about to get a pistol which as far as I can tell was made for the Yugoslavian Army.. It has the cyrillic writing on the side indicating 'Property of State' Serial number 69657. There is no German markings on the gun that I can tell.. What I'm confused about is the 2 proof marks on the trigger guard.. Normally there is an FN inside an oval in this area but this gun has a crown over M and a crown over B (Belgium perhaps?)..
Apparently the serial numbers for these guns can be quite confusing because of all the different contracts they were manufactured for... I'm pretty sure the gun was produced and delivered prior to the German takeover of the factory in 1940 or 41... but who knows?
My grandfather passed it down to my dad... I hear my Grandfather won it in a gambling bet from the guy who brought it back from WW2...
I'm just curious as to the history of the thing..And am hoping someone on here knows a lot about them and can help me because there were many made and floating around Europe... Any help would be greatly appreciated..[IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]
- 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. The FN Model 1922 was also used by the following countries: Yugoslavia (60,000 Automatski pistolj (Brauning) 9mm M.22 between 1923 and 1930), The Netherlands, Greece, Turkey, Romania, France, Finland, Denmark, and West Germany in the post war.
- Belgium FN Model 1922 Pistol In 7.65mm. Made during German occupation and bears Waffen stamps. Approximately 90% finish. Minor pitting on slide.
- Browning Model 1922.32 caliber Magazine. Original FN Model 1900.32 cal Magazine. Browning 1910/1922.32cal Pistol Firing Pin.
- FN Browning M1922 - P.626(b), P641(b) 1st Variation WaA613. 2nd Variation WaA613. 2nd Variation WaA103. 2nd Variation WaA140. Commercial Variation. The FN Browning M1922 was a very popular pistol in many Armies and Police forces, till take over of Belgium through the Germans.
FN Browning Model 1922 7.65mm/.32acp WW2 WWII Description: FN Browning model 1922 in excellent condition. Manufactured in 1942 Caliber 7.65mm/.32acp. Serial number 135507. Matching on all parts including slide, frame, barrel extension, and barrel. All Wehrmacht WaA140 German proof (Waffenamt). Original finish is in excellent 90-95%.
FN Model 1922
Nazi German Issue
Calibre: 7.65mm
Serial No: 139529
Price: £370
Fn Model 1922 Pistol
Deactivated
A nice example of a German Wehrmacht issued Pistol with Nazi Waffenamt Acceptance Markings
Fn Model 1922 Serial Numbers
A variant of the original Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. This was a larger model with a longer barrel, 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.
This example is one of the occupation examples and has the Nazi production stamps, and and the simpler chequered wood grips instead of the earlier horn or plastic grips bearing the FN logo.
Fn Model 1922 Pistol Stamps Value
Comes complete with Holster & Spare Magazine.
This pistol seems relatively unused.
Pictures taken prior to deactivation to show original condition & internal markings