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I just recently acquired this excellent condition early FN Browning M1922 in 9mm Kurz (thanks to the much appreciated assistance of board member dgiz=Dean Gizzi). This is a rare first range serial numbered (64,971) Belgian proofed waffenamt (E/WaA613) stamped pistol. The first serial range 9mm Kurz models were part of the FN Dutch contract (63,000--77,000) that were captured by the invading German army.
Whittington in his book "German Pistols & Holsters 1934-1935" volume II states that the lowest observed serial number on a 9mm Kurz (.380) is 61,412 (with Dutch Crest) and the highest 77,790. There are some six digit serial numbered .380s in the 200,000 range that are considered the second serial .380 range. The total German procurement of .380 models according again to Whittington was approximately 17,000 while the .32 caliber procurement was approximately 363,200. It is believed that the first serial range single E/WaA613 waffenamt accepted pistols numbered just a few thousand.
This pistol does NOT have, as is correct, the Dutch acceptance marking. This one does have the lanyard loop (some did not). The (0ne) waffenamt stamp E/Wa613 is struck on the left triggerguard.
This pistol also exhibits three other pre War pre German occupation M1922 charateristics:
1. Traditional prewar animal horn grips.
2. Smaller guide grooves on slide.
3. 82mm type three slide legend.
This pistol is all matching in four (4) places. Right frame, underneath the slide, on right barrel hood and on right side of slide extension/barrel lug. This pistol DOES NOT have any German Army test proofs ONLY Belgian proofs located on the upper right barrel hood and left side of slide and frame centered over trigger. This pistol came with two magazines one stamped with a number 1 on the right upper front side of magazine base plate toe and the other number 2. Each magazine bears the FN logo on the right at bottom with 9m/m under the logo mark.
Many of these early pistols were procured for issuance to the Luftwaffe. This one came in a excellent condition Theurmann Patent drop-type holster. On the rear belt loop of holster is the maker mark/date "cdc 43". Above that although somewhat faint is the still visible Luftwaffe acceptance stamp droop wing eagle 2 .(See attached photo)
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Whittington in his book "German Pistols & Holsters 1934-1935" volume II states that the lowest observed serial number on a 9mm Kurz (.380) is 61,412 (with Dutch Crest) and the highest 77,790. There are some six digit serial numbered .380s in the 200,000 range that are considered the second serial .380 range. The total German procurement of .380 models according again to Whittington was approximately 17,000 while the .32 caliber procurement was approximately 363,200. It is believed that the first serial range single E/WaA613 waffenamt accepted pistols numbered just a few thousand.
This pistol does NOT have, as is correct, the Dutch acceptance marking. This one does have the lanyard loop (some did not). The (0ne) waffenamt stamp E/Wa613 is struck on the left triggerguard.
This pistol also exhibits three other pre War pre German occupation M1922 charateristics:
1. Traditional prewar animal horn grips.
2. Smaller guide grooves on slide.
3. 82mm type three slide legend.
This pistol is all matching in four (4) places. Right frame, underneath the slide, on right barrel hood and on right side of slide extension/barrel lug. This pistol DOES NOT have any German Army test proofs ONLY Belgian proofs located on the upper right barrel hood and left side of slide and frame centered over trigger. This pistol came with two magazines one stamped with a number 1 on the right upper front side of magazine base plate toe and the other number 2. Each magazine bears the FN logo on the right at bottom with 9m/m under the logo mark.
Many of these early pistols were procured for issuance to the Luftwaffe. This one came in a excellent condition Theurmann Patent drop-type holster. On the rear belt loop of holster is the maker mark/date "cdc 43". Above that although somewhat faint is the still visible Luftwaffe acceptance stamp droop wing eagle 2 .(See attached photo)
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