25 ACP and designed by John Browning, the FN 1905 is the European sales model of the virtually identical Colt Model 1908 which by agreement was marketed in the United States. The version requested by the Marines features a slightly round profile butt, checkered walnut grips and instead of the anchor the butt is roll-stamped “USMC” in two lines. Here's a little Model 1905 Vest Pocket automatic that was manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium. 45 ACP, making it the predecessor to the 1911.
#Fn 1905 vs colt 1908 serial numbers
In the USA an original example in good condition can sell for around 4000 euro.Įven more rare and sought after by collectors is the USMC (United States Marine Corps) version which was ordered in 1300 pieces with serial numbers between 2310. The M1905 was Browning’s first pistol designed to use the. 1 It is virtually identical to the Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket, which was based on the same John Browning prototype, and was the inspiration for FNs later Baby Browning design.
Because of their small numbers, the 1909 US Navy revolvers are considered a rarity. The FN Model 1905 (from its patent date) or FN Model 1906 (in European countries due to its date of manufacture) was a pistol manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal from 1906 to 1959. It is a rather scarce variant, which we were lucky enough to photograph some time ago in a gun shop. A FN Model 1905 praticamente idntica Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket, que foi baseada no mesmo prottipo de John Browning, e foi a inspirao para o design da. The Zehna type III is less common, and what little I know was gleaned from the site, Unblinking Eye. On the latter we also find the navy serial number, in our case 484. The Astra 200 (FN 1905/Colt 1908 clone) is just a clean three-line example. They are easily recognizable by the anchor mark above the USN (United States Navy) roll-stamped on the frame, on the butt. 45 caliber Long Colt revolvers were also acquired by the United States Navy. Until the last decade, small automatic pistols chambering. This gun and cartridge exerted an enormous influence on handgun manufacture throughout the century that followed. Browning, became the world’s first handgun chambered for the. Butt of the "United States Navy" version.Ī thousand 1909. At the end of 1905 FN’s Model 1906, designed by John M.
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