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gyvel · August 19, 2011, 04:39 AM

Swedish made version of the FN/Browning 1903. Original calibre was 9mm Browning Long (9x20). In the 50s and 60s a large number were imported into the U.S. after being sandblasted and having a chamber insert installed to allow the firing of .380 ACP. Also, the front sights were undercut at some time during their service life.

Reliability reports are varied; Some people have excellent reliabilty shooting .380, while others have nothing but trouble.

The original rigs sold for $19.95 with three mags, a cleaning rod, holster and lanyard. If I recall, Golden State Arms was one of the early importers of these in the late 50s and through the 60s.

August 19, 2011, 04:39 AM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Swedish made version of the FN/Browning 1903. Original calibre was 9mm Browning Long (9x20). In the 50s and 60s a large number were imported into the U.S. after being sandblasted and having a chamber insert installed to allow the firing of .380 ACP. Also, the front sights were undercut at some time during their service life. Reliability reports are varied; Some people have excellent reliabilty shooting .380, while others have nothing but trouble. The original rigs sold for $19.95 with three mags, a cleaning rod, holster and lanyard. If I recall, Golden State Arms was one of the early importers of these in the late 50s and through the 60s.