Mar 14, 2009 - All serial numbers match, and they are somewhat lowish, I think: 317XX. You have a very nice 1922 Browning, the grips while very nice do not. The more I read, the more confused I get on those M1922 serial numbers. Easy Company Browning Owned by Ted D. This M1922 was put on the market in 1996 by MAJ Dick Winters of the now famous E Co, 1-506th PIR, 101st ABN DIV. The lucky owner also has several photos of MAJ Winters holding this pistol and you can make out the serial number in the pic.

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Measuring but 6' overall in length and weighing just under 1 lb., 8 ozs., this semi-automatic became an instant hit, enjoying brisk civilian and police sales—though military interest in the piece was lukewarm at best. Things changed in 1922 when the gun was revamped by increasing the 1910’s 3½' barrel length by an inch, which also required changes to the slide and slide extension. Later, the grip was extended to accommodate a magazine of greater capacity, increasing the original 1910’s capacity of seven shots of.32 ACP and six shots of.380 ACP by two rounds each. Initially adopted by the Yugoslavian military (which was the prime mover in the gun’s alterations), the 1922 gained momentum on the world market and was eventually used by police and/or armies in Belgium, Denmark, Finland France, Greece, Holland, Romania and Turkey. When the Germans overran Belgium in 1940, they commandeered the FN facilities and turned production to their own ends, incorporating the P35 High Power and Model 1922 into the Wehrmacht. Occupation-era Model 1922s will exhibit different acceptance marks (waffenamts) depending upon when a particular gun was manufactured.

Both.32 ACP and.380 ACP versions were issued. Early specimens, some of which were constructed of parts already on-hand when FN was taken over, sport a commercial-style finish and have black plastic stocks emblazoned with the “FN” logo, while later pistols show a diminution of quality and are fitted with checkered walnut grips. German-issue 1922s have an eagle test proof, and some early guns may also be seen with Belgian proofs. Eventually some 363,200 1922s were built between 1940 and 1945.

The.32 ACP Model 1922 we are looking at here, having a serial number in the 20,000-23,000 range and a “WaA613” acceptance stamp, indicates it was made in approximately 1941, and thus commands a premium. Newblue fx elements 3 ultimate. Condition is NRA Excellent, resulting in a value of $875. A similar gun in.380 ACP would be worth approximately 50 percent more.

Gun: FN Browning Model 1922 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium Chambering: 7.65 mm Browning (.32 ACP) Manufactured: 1941 Condition: NRA Excellent (Modern Gun Standards) Value: $875.

Mrd, It would be nice to see the other side but based on what I see and the serial I'd say this was a contract pistol manufactured in the 1930's. Perhaps you have a slide that has been change?

Does the serial on the slide match? Sometimes you'll see another serial on these contract pistols, usually in the 200,000 range.

Pull back the slide and look underneath in the slide rails for a serial number. KerryL is right, these 1922 pistols are difficult to establish manufacturing dates especially with just a single side view. But based on what I see (and the serial nr.) I'd say 1930-1939 manufacture for some government in Europe. FN sold to many countries and probably half the time used a separate serial range for these sales. If you find my answer helpful please 'click' on the green 'Applaud' or 'Thumbs up' Rating to the left. KerryL, Good question.