FN Herstal Baby Browning .25 ACP - Made in Belgium, 1964 Pre-68 Import, Bright Plated, Micro .25 ACP Pocket Pistol
This FN Herstal Baby Browning is a Made in Belgium example manufactured in 1964 with Browning Arms Company import markings from the pre-1968 era. It features Belgian proofs, a bright plated finish, and smooth pearlite-style grips. Compact and purpose-built, it pairs a 2.1-inch barrel with a 6+1 capacity in a micro frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- FN Herstal Baby Browning .25 ACP pistol
- 1x 6-round single-stack steel magazine with round witness holes (maker marks not visible)
Built by FN Herstal and marked "MADE IN BELGIUM," this Baby Browning carries the Browning Arms Company slide legend along with Belgian proof marks, including PV on the muzzle and chamber. This configuration and its markings identify it as a pre-1968 U.S. import example.
The pistol uses a striker-fired, single-action, simple blowback system chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm). It is a true micro-size pocket pistol with a 2.1-inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity, paired with a heel-style magazine catch.
Controls include a manual safety and a magazine disconnect safety. The slide features rear cocking serrations and a serrated anti-glare top rib with integral front blade and rear notch sights.
Its bright plated (nickel/chrome-like) finish is complemented by smooth pearlite-style synthetic grip panels and a gold-tone trigger, giving this 1960s-era example a distinctive factory look consistent with the period.