Engraved Browning Model 1955 Semi Auto Pistol 3.25” 9mm Kurtz/.380 ACP

SOLD FOR: $2,742.00

LSB#: WY240827ZB001

Make: Browning, Belgium

Model: 1910

Serial#: 583639

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1950s

Caliber: .380 ACP/ 9mm Short

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Striker Fired Single Action with Detachable Magazine.

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked, “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO & MONTREAL PO/ MADE IN BELGIUM”. The right side of the frame IS marked, “583639”. The chamber is marked “Cal. 9mm” and has Liege proofs. The magazine  is marked, “-F.N. 9M/M”

Barrel Length: 3.25”

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a low notch blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a trough cut into the slide.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1@ 6 round magazine In Very Good condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece smooth plastic panels; faux pearl with black backs. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Very Good  plus Condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is surprisingly mirror bright, and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at a 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 0% of its metal finish. All the original finish has been removed and the pistol has been left in the white after it was engraved heavily. There are serifs, leaves, scrollwork and other paisley stylized carvings that emblazon and bring the pistol to a new life.  There is moderate action wear. There are  light spots of patina throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled, and the pins are in good condition. The markings are clear. Overall the pistol is in very good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with one 6rd magazine

Our Assessment: The FN Browning Model 1910, also known as the New Model/ Browning 1955, is a semi-automatic pistol that was developed by the Belgian firearms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal. Designed by the legendary John Browning, this pistol was the predecessor of his later Model 1922, which became one of the most widely used military and police sidearms in Europe during the mid-20th century.

This design is steeped with history and still holds affects on our life today as this little pistol, an FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in . 380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War.

Collectors today value the Model 1955 for its historical significance and connection to John Browning’s legacy. It represents an important chapter in the development of semi-automatic pistols and showcases the enduring influence of Browning’s designs on 20th-century firearms. The Model 1910/55 stands as a testament to the balance of simplicity and effectiveness that characterized Browning’s approach to firearm design.

This one is almost a Renaissance model but not quite, it was engraved heavily. There are serifs, leaves, scrollwork and other paisley stylized carvings that emblazon and bring the pistol to a new life. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.