FN/Browning Model 1900 - any experiences?

sheepherder · 11-07-2010, 07:26 PM

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 · 11-07-2010, 07:31 PM

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 · 11-07-2010, 08:33 PM

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 · 11-07-2010, 10:01 PM

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 · 12-16-2010, 08:10 PM

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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 · 12-16-2010, 09:38 PM

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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 · 12-16-2010, 10:39 PM

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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.

11-07-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	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. Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

11-07-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	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??? Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

11-07-2010, 08:33 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Hmmmm...I see my old friend katyusha has one of these for sale on GunsAmerica...Too nice for me; a collector grade pistol + holster... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

11-07-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	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? Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction