FN Baby Browning .25 ACP Bright-Nickel Micro Pistol | 1964 Pre-GCA Import, Custom Pearl-Style Grips
This 1964 Belgian-made FN Baby Browning pairs the classic, ultra-compact .25 ACP design with a factory bright-nickel finish and gold-tone trigger. Measuring roughly four inches long and weighing under 10 ounces, it represents one of the final years of Baby Brownings legally imported to the United States before the 1968 Gun Control Act. Custom orange-and-cream synthetic mother-of-pearl-style grips give this micro pistol a distinctive look while retaining its original Belgian proof marks and FN-marked magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The nickel slide displays scattered scratches, and the barrel shows rust throughout. Both aftermarket grip panels replace the factory originals; the right-hand panel is chipped along the lower edge.
What’s Included
- Soft case
- 1 × 6-round FN-marked steel magazine
Belgian proof marks on the barrel lug and the “MADE IN BELGIUM” slide legend confirm genuine FN manufacture. The serial number range places production in 1964, situating this example within the last five years of U.S. Baby Browning imports before new restrictions took effect.
The pistol retains its original bright-nickel slide and frame, accented by a factory gold-tone trigger. A full-length anti-glare rib and vertical rear serrations aid manipulation despite the pistol’s minimal size.
Custom aftermarket grips replace the factory panels with a smooth, mother-of-pearl-style synthetic set finished in an orange and cream swirl. While visually striking, the right panel shows a chip near the butt—an important note for collectors considering restoration or display.
Internally, the simple blowback, striker-fired single-action mechanism remains true to the classic Baby Browning formula. Safety equipment includes a manual cross-bolt safety, magazine disconnect, and internal striker block, rounded out by a heel-style magazine release common to European pocket pistols of the era.
With its micro size, bright-nickel factory finish, and pre-1968 import status, this FN Baby Browning offers a compact collectible that bridges mid-century styling and modern concealed-carry dimensions.