FN M1900

The FN Browning M1900 is a single action semi-automatic pistol designed c. 1896 by John Browning for Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN) and produced in Belgium at the turn of the 20th century. It was the first production handgun to use a slide.

M1900/Browning No.1
Browning 1900 .32 ACP
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin
  • United States (designed)
  • Belgium (manufactured)
Production history
DesignerJohn Browning
Designed1896
Produced1898-1909
No. builtc. 700,000
VariantsModele 1899, Mle. 1900
Specifications
Mass625 g (1.378 lb)
Length17.2 cm (6.8 in)
Barrel length10.2 cm (4.0 in)

Cartridge.32 ACP (7.65×17mm Browning SR)
ActionBlowback operated
Feed system7+1
SightsFixed
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