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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 3128b
Maker/Manufacturer:	BROWNING, JOHN MOSES
Date of Manufacture:	1939-1944
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 980
Measurements:	OL: 19.6CM 7 3/4" BL: 9.5CM 3 3/4"

Object Description:

BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 3128b
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium - Standard Browning Model 1935 recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. Fixed sights. No stock slot. Blued finish with checkered wood grips. External hammer with manual and a magazine safety. 13-round feed mechanism. Magazine missing. Considerable amount of rust. Finish worn.

Markings:
Frame: WaA140, Nazi acceptance marks. Right side: 3128b.
Slide: FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE/HERSTAL BELGIQUE/BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE. WaA 140.
Barrel: German acceptance stamp/3128b.
Triggerguard: F.

Weapon transferred to the Museum from the Aberdeen Proving Ground Museum on 30 March 1960.

Notes: Issued mainly to Waffen-SS troops.

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