FN/Browning Model 1900 - any experiences?

[sheepherder]

Found this interesting tidbit at -

http://www.fn-browning.com/fn.htm

FN Browning Model 1899 vs. FN Browning Model 1900: The Model 1899 was first produced in January 1899 and closely resembles John Browning's prototype. It can be differentiated from the FN Model 1900 by the following features: There are no safety markings and no lanyard ring, the frame has small side-plates. The grips are secured with studs and nuts. The FN Browning 1900 was introduced in 1900 after Belgian military trials requested changes to the Model 1899. The Model 1900 has larger grips which are secured with screws, has French language safety markings (Feu & Sur), a lanyard ring and larger frame side-plates.

[sheepherder]

Another 1899 better showing the "small grips"...

Also seems to have a more rounded frame at the rear...I think this may be an early model 1899 (or even one of the prototypes), but the page is in Russian and I can't read it...maybe one of the pages from an FN book???

[sheepherder]

Hmmmm...I see my old friend katyusha has one of these for sale on GunsAmerica...Too nice for me; a collector grade pistol + holster...

[Ron Wood]

I have owned this example for a number of years. Some time ago I posted photos on one of the forums seeking to identify the right side inscription, but without success. Anyone care to give it a go here?

[alvin]

Originally Posted by postino

Hmmmm...I see my old friend katyusha has one of these for sale on GunsAmerica...Too nice for me; a collector grade pistol + holster...

I asked her this question: by selling this one, then, where would you put those money? will you buy another gun? if that's the case, then, "why didn't you simply keep this one?"..... she never listens to me.

Probably cycling brings in some fun. I don't know.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by alvin

I asked her this question: by selling this one, then, where would you put those money?

She will likely buy you a nickel plated pre-war Bolo with ivory grips...

[alvin]

Originally Posted by postino

She will likely buy you a nickel plated pre-war Bolo with ivory grips...

I will engrave her image on the magazine well

Really want to get a Large Ring Bolo, but before there is a good one available, a small ring will do. Need a small ring version anyway.