There are 3,200 recorded 10/22s in .380 ACP. It is inaccurate that the 10/22 was issued to West German troops, the 10/22 was instead issued to the police.
An often overlooked collector piece - the FN Browning Model 1922
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There are 3,200 recorded 10/22s in .380 ACP. It is inaccurate that the 10/22 was issued to West German troops, the 10/22 was instead issued to the police.
Belgian686
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Living in the native country of this nice little gun, and having one in .32 ACP, many say here that the only different part between .32 and .380 is the barrel. So, if one has both barrels, it would be possible to shoot both calibers with same frame and slide of course, but more important same recoil spring and magazine. Is this a confirmed fact ?
Below is a picture of mine - bought a few months ago for 60 $ - in good shape. There are so many around here prices are between 50 and 200$ equivalent. Mine is dated July 1945, according to FN historical foundation.
Below is a picture of mine - bought a few months ago for 60 $ - in good shape. There are so many around here prices are between 50 and 200$ equivalent. Mine is dated July 1945, according to FN historical foundation.
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I have read this supposedly dual cartridge capability before in several
different articles and have wondered if it was true. One of my reference
books consists of reprints of the old original owner's manuals of many
semi auto pistols. The one for the FN 1922 says that when ordering
parts it is neccessary to state the caliber of your gun so....don't know.
I have one Browning 1910 in .380 and two old FN 1910s in .32 acp
so I may get all three of them out someday and find out.
different articles and have wondered if it was true. One of my reference
books consists of reprints of the old original owner's manuals of many
semi auto pistols. The one for the FN 1922 says that when ordering
parts it is neccessary to state the caliber of your gun so....don't know.
I have one Browning 1910 in .380 and two old FN 1910s in .32 acp
so I may get all three of them out someday and find out.
I accidentally bought a magazine for the 1922 FN in .32. I was intending to buy a FN 1910 .380 magazine. I love to trade the 1922 mag for a 1910 .380 mag. The Mag I have is marked FN 7.65mm, and it looks brand new unused, not even a scrape mark on the follower. Or, make me an offer on it.
This auction is for a FN 1922 set with both 7.65 & 9mmK barrels
Matching numbers...
Unique 2 Barrel Nazi 1922 FN Browning : Curios & Relics at GunBroker.com
Not mine...
Edit: Ick. I just noticed how close the seller is to me. Must. Not. Bid...
Also:
9mm Kurz mags have 7 holes. 7.65mm have 8...
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I just checked my three 10/22s with WAAs and all have the same size digits of the serial number on frame and barrel. The one up for auction has a different stamping on the spare barrel and you can guess what I think about it?
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Claudel I hate to be the one to do it but someone needs to tell you
that posting links to live auctions is verboten by the rules of the big
guy. So...you might want to edit your post.
that posting links to live auctions is verboten by the rules of the big
guy. So...you might want to edit your post.
Don't feel sorry for this overlooked pistol. In my neck of the woods the prices on them at shows tells me that they are not
"Over looked", any thing with FN or Browning markings goes for
top dollar.
"Over looked", any thing with FN or Browning markings goes for
top dollar.
ibewbull
US Veteran
Magazines
The magazines are marked with an FN and either a 9mm or 7.65 so NOT THE SAME. As for slide and such I cant say.
The magazines are marked with an FN and either a 9mm or 7.65 so NOT THE SAME. As for slide and such I cant say.
ibewbull
US Veteran
stampings question
I have some questions as to some stamps not mentioned.
This is a 7.65mm 1910/1922 There is an
(H) on the slide.
The serial number is 18931C on Slide
{on BBL, and extension} is 8931C
An MR is on the trigger guard.
BBL and frame have one eagle stamp.
Slide has two eagle stamps one with WaA140 below.
What do I have here
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Thanks in advance,
Steve
I have some questions as to some stamps not mentioned.
This is a 7.65mm 1910/1922 There is an
(H) on the slide.
The serial number is 18931C on Slide
{on BBL, and extension} is 8931C
An MR is on the trigger guard.
BBL and frame have one eagle stamp.
Slide has two eagle stamps one with WaA140 below.
What do I have here
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Thanks in advance,
Steve
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Interesting stuff, as usual. A Nazi-marked .32 was my first off-duty gun. Gave $15 for it if I recall and later sold it for $35 after having the missing thumb safety replaced. It liked to jam, but it was easier to conceal than a M28.
fiasconva
Member
I inherited my father-in-laws when he passed away. The story behind it was my mother-in-law's cousin carried it as a British soldier in WWII. I was cleaning it up and noticed the Nazi markings so it had to be bring back and not an issued gun. Those little things are built like mini-tanks. Last one I saw at a gun show was priced at $600.
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Interesting!
I didn't know how much people liked these until I sold mine a couple of years ago (I think to someone on this Forum). My FFL handled the transaction and was he irked when he saw it. "I'd have bought that from you!!!", was his comment. Who knew?
I did buy something else that I wanted more - I can't recall what it was but i imagine it was a S&W revolver. I tend to gravitate in that direction.
Nice write up!
I didn't know how much people liked these until I sold mine a couple of years ago (I think to someone on this Forum). My FFL handled the transaction and was he irked when he saw it. "I'd have bought that from you!!!", was his comment. Who knew?
I did buy something else that I wanted more - I can't recall what it was but i imagine it was a S&W revolver. I tend to gravitate in that direction.
Nice write up!
