Make: Fabrique Nationale

Model: Browning M1922, German Occupied Production

Serial Number: 90262

Year of Manufacture: 1941-1943

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 wood panels. The grips have even light handling wear with some nicks and scuffs. There is a more notable ding in the right panel at the top of the checkering. The checkering is otherwise well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good 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 some light erosion in the bore at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 8/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is wear in the grip areas, more notable in the frontstrap. There is wear on each side of the bushing. There is some wear along the top of the slide. There is some other scattered more minor wear. There is scattered light surface oxidation, mostly in the frontstrap. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about 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 magazine is included, waffenamt marked.

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. They were still in production when the Germans overran Belgium in 1940 and several hundred thousand were produced under occupation. This Model 1922 is one such variant made from 1941-1943 before a letter suffix was introduced to the serial number. This pistol is in Very Good condition with about 75% of its finish remaining and serial-matching parts. This is a nice find for collectors of European pistols used in WWII. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!