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The Browning Model 1906 is called by some collectors and authors as Model 1905. It seems that FN mentioned in some booklets, that this pistol was inevnted in 1905 and that the production started in this year too(e.g. see Matt Eastmann, Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction 1903-1992, page 28).
However to my knowledge FN referred to this pistol normally as the Model 1906. An early instruction manual of the Model 1905/1906 is called "Die Browning Pistole ca. 6,35m/m Modell 1906" and in another manual of the Model 1910 is mentioned, that the production of the small 6,35mm pistol started in 1906. You can find the same statement in a small booklet from Browning Arms Co too (see Browning Arms Co., A History of Browning Guns from 1831, St Louis 1942, page 36).
I think that the designation Model 1906 is appropriate.
comments are welcome
Alex
However to my knowledge FN referred to this pistol normally as the Model 1906. An early instruction manual of the Model 1905/1906 is called "Die Browning Pistole ca. 6,35m/m Modell 1906" and in another manual of the Model 1910 is mentioned, that the production of the small 6,35mm pistol started in 1906. You can find the same statement in a small booklet from Browning Arms Co too (see Browning Arms Co., A History of Browning Guns from 1831, St Louis 1942, page 36).
I think that the designation Model 1906 is appropriate.
comments are welcome
Alex