FN Herstal Model 1910 .32 ACP Compact Pistol, Late Pre-War Belgian Production (1939-1940), Blued, 3.5 in Barrel
Late pre-war FN production from 1939-1940, this Belgian-made Model 1910 is a compact .32 ACP Browning design with hallmark features collectors look for. It carries the correct slide legend and caliber marking, a blued steel slide and frame, and checkered black FN monogram grips. Distinctive elements such as the knurled takedown bushing, concentric recoil spring around the barrel, and matted top rib further identify this example as a classic FN Browning pocket pistol from the pre-WWII era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape overall. The finish shows widespread wear and blemishing, with areas of pitting and rust present. The bore appears clean and bright upon inspection.
What’s Included
- FN Herstal Model 1910 .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine with six witness holes on one side; unmarked baseplate
This late pre-war FN Model 1910 was manufactured in Belgium in 1939-1940 and is chambered in .32 ACP. The slide bears the correct legend "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE" with "BROWNING'S PATENT DÉPOSÉ," and the chamber is marked "CAL. 7.65." These markings, along with its compact profile, tie it directly to FN’s pre-WWII production.
The pistol uses a simple blowback, striker-fired, single-action system. It incorporates a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and a magazine disconnect, aligning with Browning’s design emphasis on multiple passive and manual safety measures for pocket pistols of the period.
Handling features include a heel-style magazine release, vertical rear slide serrations, and fixed sights with a small integral front blade and integral rear notch. The slide top is matted to reduce glare. Overall length is approximately 6 inches, and the barrel length is 3.5 inches, making it a very carryable compact.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on both slide and frame. The pistol retains its checkered black FN monogram hard rubber/Bakelite grips. Notable Model 1910 characteristics are present, including the concentric recoil spring around the barrel, the distinctive knurled takedown bushing at the muzzle, and the absence of an external slide-stop lever.