April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Lot consists of (A) FN Model 1905 semi automatic pistol with box. Made circa 1920 in Belgium. Belgian proofs on the frame, slide, and barrel. Left side of the slide is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE/BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE". Circled "FN" on the left side of the trigger guard. No import mark found. Matching serials on the frame, slide and barrel. U-notch cutout slide for sights. Period nickel reapplied finish on the metal components. Hard rubber "FN" monogram grips. Unmarked nickel plated magazine. Includes a maroon box marked "BROWNING" on the top. Box is hand numbered to a different gun on the bottom, and is marked "MADE IN BELGIUM" on the bottom. CONDITION: Metal retains 85% of its reapplied finish, with wear and handling marks. Grips have light wear and scratches. Bore is frosted with good overall rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has light finish wear. Box has edge rips, wear and deterioration. (B) FN marked Baby Browning semi automatic pistol with box. Made mid 1950s in Belgium with Belgian proofs on the barrel, slide and frame. Left side of the slide is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE/BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE". No import mark found. Blade front sight with U-notch rear. Factory blued finish on the metal components. "FN" monogram black checkered grips with "BABY" marked on the bottom of each panel. Blued steel magazine marked "FN" in a circle on the right side. Includes a maroon box marked "BROWNING" on the top. Box is hand numbered to another gun on the bottom and is marked "MADE IN BELGIUM". CONDITION: Metal retains 90% of its original finish with light wear and handling marks. Light handling marks on the grips. Clean bore with very good rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine is excellent. Box has edge wear and discoloration. JWA
Caliber/Bore
(Both) .25 ACP
Model
(A) 1905 (B) Baby Browning
Serial Number
(A) 688541 (B) 143513