Make: Fabrique Nationale for Browning
Model: .25 Automatic Pistol, "Baby Browning"
Serial Number: 409746
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .25 ACP
Action Type: Striker-Fired Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed with Magazine Disconnect
Barrel Length: 2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade and the rear sight is a small "V"-notch, both integral to the solid rib on the top of the slide. The rib is serrated for glare reduction
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic with "BROWNING" in oval at the tops. The grips have minor handling wear with a few light scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, numbers match.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7+/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are scattered small nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are some spots of oxidation with a little minor erosion at the right-front of the slide. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Browning zipper case and a single 6-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The FN Baby Browning is one of the most iconic pocket pistols of the 20th century, representing the final evolution of the diminutive Browning-designed vest pocket pistol concept. Introduced by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium during the 1930s, the Baby Browning refined and modernized earlier Browning pocket pistol designs into an exceptionally compact and elegant package. Chambered in 6.35mm Browning, better known in the United States as .25 ACP, the pistol became popular throughout Europe and North America as a discreet personal defense handgun and remains one of the most recognizable pocket pistols ever produced. This example, manufactured in 1967, remains in Very Good overall condition, retaining the majority of its original metal finish, serial-matching parts, a decent bore and strong mechanics.
Altogether, this FN Baby Browning represents a desirable example of one of the most successful and influential pocket pistols ever manufactured. Its compact dimensions, elegant styling, and Belgian manufacture continue to make the model highly sought after among collectors of classic European handguns. Nearly sixty years after its manufacture, the Baby Browning remains a benchmark for compact pocket pistol design and an enduring symbol of mid-century firearms craftsmanship. Please see our photos and good luck!
