FN Baby Browning Lightweight Chrome .25 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1965 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,042.00

WOA#: WY240517EG081

Make: Browning, made by FN in Belgium

Model: .25 Automatic Pistol, “Baby Browning”

Serial Number: 324764

Year of Manufacture: 1965, (https://www.browning.com/sup/portdate-your-firearm/25-automatic-pistol.html)

Caliber: .25 A.C.P. (6.35mm Browning)

Action Type: Striker-Fired Blowback Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The front face of the slide has an inspector’s mark and a Belgian proof. The right side of the barrel is marked with two Belgian proofs, an inspector’s mark, and “CAL. 6m/m 35.”, the bottom is marked with the serial number “324764” and has another factory marking at the front. The left of the frame is marked “324764”, the right has a Belgian proof and an inspector’s mark on the trigger guard bow. The left trigger guard bow is marked “C”. The bottom of the slide at the front is marked “4764”.

Barrel Length: 2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade integral to the slide’s rib, the rear sight is a short “U”-notch also integral to the rib. The rib is serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth faux-pearl panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Chrome, Alloy Frame

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some minor erosion on the bottom of the dust cover at the front. The action shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are light handling marks. The grip screw is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has a magazine disconnect. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 6-round magazine, manual, original Hood’s Gun Shop sales receipt, and a black Browning zipper case.

Our Assessment: The 1931 Fabrique Nationale (FN) Baby Browning is a small blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol designed by Belgium-born Dieudonné Saive chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm). The pistol features a six-round magazine capacity and is a striker-fired, single action, blowback mechanism. The manual thumb operated safety locks the slide in the closed position when engaged using side thumb pressure. This example was manufactured in 1965 and seems to have seen gentle use. It is a lightweight model with an alloy frame, faux-pearl grips, and chrome-finished slide. It is in Fine condition and retains about 96% of its original finish. Coming with a Browning zipper case, manual, and original sales receipt, this will make a great addition to a collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud