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The FN Model 1910 was a blowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium. Development The FN Model 1910 was a departure for Browning. Before, his designs were produced by both FN in Europe and Colt Firearms in the United States. Since Colt did not want to produce it, Browning chose to patent and produce this design in Europe only. Introduced in 1910 as the ”Noveau Modele” to distinguish it from the M1900, at first produced only in .32 ACP The .380 version was introduced in 1922 and called the Model 1910/22 (not to be confused with the model 1922). This pistol used a novel operating spring location surrounding the barrel. This location became the standard in such future weapons as the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov. It incorporated the standard Browning striker-firing mechanism and a grip safety along with a magazine safety and an external safety lever (known as the "triple safety") in a compact package. Offered in both .380 ACP (6-round magazine) and .32 ACP (7-round magazine) calibers, it remained in production until 1983. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in 9x17mm Browning Short (.380 ACP) (the others were 19075, 19120 and 19126 purchased for the Black Hand members) was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, precipitating the First World War. Variants: FN Model 1922 7,65mm A variant of the 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 the "Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes" (which was renamed Yugoslavia in 1929). The FN Model 1910/1922 was used by the following countries: Yugoslavia, Holland, Greece, Turkey, Romania, France, Finland, Denmark, Nazi Germany, and later West Germany. Browning Model 1955 with six-round magazine. In 1955, the Browning Arms Company introduced this pistol for the American market as the Model 1955. Made in Belgium, this model was virtually identical to the European model except for the markings. Importation ceased in 1968 due to the passage of stricter gun-control laws in the U.S. Another version, the Model 1971, featured a longer barrel and slide, adjustable sights, a finger-rest magazine, and enlarged 'target' grips. These features were intended to comply with the Gun Control Act of 1968 which had halted import of the Model 1955. Immensely popular and extensively copied, the M1910 remained in production (with slight interruption during World War II) until it was slightly redesigned in 1955. The reissue was only in .380 ACP and was produced until 1969. Another modification was made in 1971 for the US market, enlarged and with adjustable sights in .380 ACP. It was discontinued in 1975 but remains in production in .32 ACP in Europe as the FN model 125. Take-down is accomplished by removing the cup and making sure the gun is unloaded, pulling the slide back and lockingin position with the safety. Rotate the barrel to disengage it from the frame; release the safety and slowly slide off. Push in and rotate the recoil spring retainer 90 degrees, and remove it and the barrel. Assemble in the reverse order. (Ref. ‘Pistols and revolvers’ by JE Smith, ‘Famous pistols and handguns’ by A J R Cormack, ‘Price guide for collector handguns’ by R H Balderson, ‘Pistols of the world’ by Hogg and Weeks p14, ‘Pistols of the world’ by Hogg and Weeks p100 https://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/1910FN/1910fn.html)

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