I have a FN Browning M1922 that I just cant seem to place a year, or who the contract was for. Also I have NO idea what its worth. To start, it has the serial number 283297, no prefix. It has 17 serrations on the slide, Trigger guard has FN inside a box on the left side, above the trigger on the left side there is a symbol of a lion over PV. C. FN Browning 1922 Model, 7.65 mm (.32 acp), serial A91034, post war (WWII) production. The majority of these pistols produced after liberation were for military or government contracts. The A prefix in the serial number indicates that the pistols were assembled with at least some occupation manufactured parts. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. The 40 S&W caliber was introduced in 1994. This pistol is still in production today. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. Serial number: 6-digit number right on frame. 6-digit number inside slide. 6-digit number right on chamber. 6-digit number right on slide extension (not matching) Acceptance stamp: 2 x E/WaA 613 left on frame. 3 x E/WaA 613 left on slide. 2 x E/WaA 613 left on chamber. 1 x E/WaA 613 back of magazine. Test proof stamp: E HK left on frame.
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Fn 1922 Serial Number Lookup
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Fn Model 1922 Serial Numbers
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