FN/Browning Model 1900 - any experiences?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Olle

Here's my 1900, all original except for the grip panels...it didn't work properly, but come to find out it was just a $6 spring missing...

Looks pretty nice!!! I'm hoping to find one in as good condition as yours!!!

Why do you say the grip panels aren't original??? I know there were two different types (I call them wide vs narrow); I like the narrow ones like on yours...

Which spring was it that was missing (or broke)???