FN Browning 1903 Part Search

Browningfan · April 14, 2023, 04:30 PM

Hello,

New to the forum, but not to older guns.

I have recently resurrected an FN Browning 1903 from the ashes... literally. It supposedly went through a home fire. I got it running again and I have plans to convert it back to 9mm Browning Long and then re-blue it.

My sticking point is the lanyard loop. It's missing on this gun and I'd like to get one put back in before I blue it.

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?

Lurch37 · April 14, 2023, 07:40 PM

Not much to be found for the 1903 at Numrich. I believe the Husqvarna 1907 is identical, possibly one could find parts for it?

Perhaps a ring could be made unless you need the frame attachment as well or want an authentic piece.

Browningfan · April 14, 2023, 08:44 PM

The frame attachment?

It doesn't appear to much room on the other side of the for any attachments.

It doesn't have to be authentic, just look the part and be somewhat functional. I ordered some loops from a web site that specializes in old war guns and they were way too small. I have a 1911 loop, the pin in variety, on order. If it's close enough I'll try to machine it down to fit.

I did buy an aftermarket magazine for it too, and that thing is awful.

Lurch37 · April 14, 2023, 09:02 PM

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The frame attachment?

I meant there is an attachment/part that is part of the frame that the ring loops thru and then the ring itself. I didn't know if you needed both pieces.

**4V50 Gary** · April 23, 2023, 06:50 PM

Try Jack First.

hoopharted · May 22, 2023, 03:07 PM

tried my sources , no joy

April 14, 2023, 04:30 PM	#1
Browningfan Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2023 Posts: 2	FN Browning 1903 Part Search Hello, New to the forum, but not to older guns. I have recently resurrected an FN Browning 1903 from the ashes... literally. It supposedly went through a home fire. I got it running again and I have plans to convert it back to 9mm Browning Long and then re-blue it. My sticking point is the lanyard loop. It's missing on this gun and I'd like to get one put back in before I blue it. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?

April 14, 2023, 07:40 PM	#2
Lurch37 Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Middle of Nebraska Posts: 848	Not much to be found for the 1903 at Numrich. I believe the Husqvarna 1907 is identical, possibly one could find parts for it? Perhaps a ring could be made unless you need the frame attachment as well or want an authentic piece. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own.

April 23, 2023, 06:50 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,743	Try Jack First. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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April 14, 2023, 08:44 PM	#3
Browningfan Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2023 Posts: 2	The frame attachment? It doesn't appear to much room on the other side of the for any attachments. It doesn't have to be authentic, just look the part and be somewhat functional. I ordered some loops from a web site that specializes in old war guns and they were way too small. I have a 1911 loop, the pin in variety, on order. If it's close enough I'll try to machine it down to fit. I did buy an aftermarket magazine for it too, and that thing is awful.

May 22, 2023, 03:07 PM	#6
hoopharted Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2023 Posts: 6	tried my sources , no joy