Make: Fabrique Nationale

Model: Browning M1922

Serial Number: 36865

Year of Manufacture: 1956-1968

Caliber: .32 ACP/7.65mm

Action Type: Striker Fired Semi Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 4 1/2"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel bushing above the muzzle. The rear sight is a V-notch dovetailed to the top rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checked hard rubber with FN monogram at their tops. The grips have even light handling wear with some light nicks and scuffs. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original. The slide, frame, barrel and bushing are serial-matched.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright, the rifling is sharp. There is a little light erosion at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The most notable finish wear is on the left of the barrel bushing. There is some other scattered, more minor finish wear. There are scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A single 9-round FN magazine is included.

Our Assessment: FN modified their Model 1910 pistol with a longer barrel and slide extension, and a larger frame and magazine, for sale to the Yugoslav military in 1922. It was also made for police and military contracts to several other countries in Europe. This Model 1922 is a post-war commercial variant made from 1956-1968. This pistol is in Very Good condition with about 85% of its finish remaining and serial-matching parts. It has a nice bore and strong mechanics, so it should make a nice shooter as well as a neat addition to a collection of European automatic pistols. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!