Yes old John M Browning sure was a genius. I once had a FN 1900 I found on GB.. .32 cal semi auto that I didn't know anything about. After I placed my bid I researched it and J.M. Browning designed it in the 1890's and Colt didn't agree to J.M.B's terms. So off to FN in Belgium and the rest is history.
Recoil spring assembly where the barrel should be(not as we know it now) on top of the barrel. First semi auto pistol, who knew at the time where any part should go. It was a very sweet soft shooter. 100% reliable after 115 years. Recoil spring on top of barrel = very low bore axis.
Bad thing is FN didn't keep records like S&W or Colt has done with serial number date's of manufacture. And WW1 and WW2 didn't help either.

There will never be another John Moses Browning, and every time I handle my M 1903's I wonder if Mr Browning looked at or handled it while walking thru the factory.