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Not
yet released!
FN Browning Pistols, Side-Arms that
Shaped World History
reflects the continued work of Anthony Vanderlinden on the topic of FN Browning
Pistols. This new book
includes information found in the original issue titled Belgian Browning
Pistols and expands into more variants and details geared toward collector
interests. It includes
detailed chapters on FN Browning Models 1899, 1900, 1903, 1905 (06) Vest-Pocket,
1910, 1922, Baby, 1935 High Power, 110, 115, 120, 125, 135 and 140, as well as
the Husqvarna Model 1907. More
than 80 contracts and variants are featured. Factory engraving samples as well
as special commercial pistols such as extended barrel variants are illustrated.
An
overview shows the Browning Arms Co. distributed models like the High Power,
Baby, Model 1955 and 10/71. All
of John Browning’s handmade prototypes are pictured and illustrate the models
manufactured by Colt and FN. This
book includes the history of Fabrique Nationale, information on Liège
proofs, military acceptance markings as well FN’s dealer network and how FN
products were distributed worldwide. Significant
historical pistols are featured including those owned by Teddy Roosevelt, King
Albert I, General Martinez of El Salvador and John Browning among others. Also
included is new information on Gavrilo Princip and the pistol that started World
War I. It
includes comprehensive chapters on FN during WWII. Much of this information has
never been published in English and constitutes the most complete write-up on
FN’s wartime production, resistance activities, lunch box specials, etc.
All wartime pistol variants are examined in detail.
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