FN Grand Browning | |
Origin: | Belgium |
Type: | Semi-automatic pistol |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Designer: | John Browning |
Design Date: | 1914 |
Manufacturer: | FN Herstal |
Cartridge: | 9.65x23mm Browning |
Feed: | 8 round standard detachable box magazine |
Action: | Short recoil operation |
The FN Grand Browning was a prototype semi-automatic pistol manufactured by FN Herstal of Belgium. The weapon was an M1911-type pistol intended for the European market but chambered in the 9.65×23mm round.
The FN Grand Browning is a 9.65×23mm calibre semi-automatic pistol using a short-recoil operation. The weapon is nearly identical to the M1911 but with a few differences, notably the sight blade, pistol grips, magazine capacity/components.