FN Browning Model 1910 .380 ACP Compact Pistol – Belgian Made, Browning Import, 3.5 in Barrel, Blued Steel
This post-war FN Herstal Model 1910 is a Belgian-made .380 ACP compact pistol imported by Browning Arms Co. Marked with the St Louis MO & Montreal P.Q. import legend and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on the slide, it also carries Belgian Liège proofs on the barrel. Built with a 3.5 in barrel and steel construction, it features the Model 1910's distinctive rotating muzzle bushing with a concentric recoil spring and retains the classic Browning-logo grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows widespread finish wear and loss, with scratches and blemishes visible across exterior surfaces. The bore appears dark with visible blemishing; however, the rifling remains deep and present.
What’s Included
- FN Herstal Model 1910 .380 ACP pistol
- One 6-round steel single-stack magazine (witness holes visible)
Belgian manufacture and Browning import markings set this Model 1910 apart. The slide bears the Browning Arms Co. St Louis MO & Montreal P.Q. legend alongside the "MADE IN BELGIUM" marking, and the barrel carries Belgian Liège proofs, confirming its origin and period-correct distribution for the North American market.
Chambered in .380 ACP with a 6+1 capacity, this compact, striker-fired pistol uses a simple blowback action and a 3.5 in barrel. The design incorporates a heel-style magazine release, consistent with its era and model lineage.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a grip safety, and a magazine disconnect. Sights are fixed, with a front blade and a rear notch for a straightforward, snag-resistant profile suited to the pistol’s compact form.
The blued steel slide has rear serrations and a matted top rib, and the frame is also blued steel. Black checkered grip panels with the raised BROWNING logo (hard‑rubber/phenolic) complete the classic exterior.
Notable design elements include the Model 1910’s distinctive rotating muzzle bushing and concentric recoil spring system. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard. This example falls within the 1959–1968 post-war Browning-import production era.