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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 181983
Maker/Manufacturer:	BROWNING, JOHN MOSES
Date of Manufacture:	1939-1944
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 979
Measurements:	OL: 19.6CM 7 3/4" BL: 12CM 4 3/4"

Object Description:

BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 181983
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium - Standard Browning Hi-Power with 13-round magazine produced under German supervision for the Wehrmacht in WWII. Blued finish with wood grips. Fixed sights. No stock slot. External hammer with manual and magzine safety. Complete with 13-round detachable box magazine. Finish worn.

Markings:
Frame: German acceptance stamps/WaA140.
Slide: FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE/HERSTAL BELGIQUE/BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE. WaA140. Right side: 181983.
Barrel: German acceptance stamps/181983.
Triggerguard: MR
Butt: L/I
Magazine: WaA 140/U.

References:
Schwing, Ned. STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS. 8th Ed. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 1998.