FN Herstal Model 1922 .32 ACP — German-Occupation WaA140 Accepted, 1942, Matching Numbers
This FN Herstal Model 1922 is a WWII-era, German-occupation pistol in .32 ACP with WaA140 Waffenamt acceptance marks. Produced in 1942 in Belgium, it follows the Model 1910/22 pattern with an extended slide and removable muzzle cap. The frame, slide, and barrel carry matching serial numbers with no letter suffix. It combines classic FN engineering with documented German service use designated as Pistole 626(b).
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: Rust and pitting are present across the metal surfaces, including within the slide serrations. Wear, scratches, and blemishes are visible. Rifling is present, and there is a large patch of blemishing in the bore.
What’s Included
- Zippered soft pistol case (black)
- 1x 9-round steel single-stack magazine with witness holes and heel-catch cutout
German-occupation production and WaA140 acceptance make this Model 1922 a documented WWII sidearm. It was manufactured by FN Herstal in 1942 during Belgian occupation, and the .32 ACP chambering corresponds to the German service designation Pistole 626(b). Waffenamt stamps on the slide and frame confirm acceptance for German use.
This example follows the Model 1910/22 pattern with an extended slide and an approximately 113 mm barrel secured by a removable muzzle cap/bushing. The recoil spring is located around the barrel, and there is no external slide stop. Vertical rear slide serrations and fixed sights complete the military-oriented configuration.
The pistol operates via a simple blowback, single-action, striker-fired system. It features a heel-type magazine release and a 9+1 capacity. Safety systems include a manual safety, a grip safety, and a magazine safety.
Construction is blued steel for both frame and slide, complemented by checkered wood grips. The sighting setup is fixed, with a front blade on the barrel cap/bushing and a rear notch integral to the slide. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, slide, and barrel, with no letter suffix.
Included is one 9-round steel magazine with witness holes, matching the heel-catch design of the Model 1922. This WWII-era FN offers a clear snapshot of German-accepted Belgian production, with features and markings consistent with service use.