The FN M1900, designed by John Browning, was the first successful slide-action semi-automatic pistol and introduced the .32 ACP cartridge. While historically significant and used by figures like Teddy Roosevelt, its design features a unique recoil spring placement above the barrel and requires a screwdriver for field stripping. Modern comparisons show the Colt 1903 eventually surpassed it in the US market, and the reviewed example exhibited some extraction malfunctions due to age.
The FN Grand Browning was a European interpretation of John Browning's 1911 design, developed by FN for the Western European market. It featured unique design elements like screwless grip panels and a proprietary 9.65x23mm caliber. Production was halted by WWI, leading FN to pivot towards the Hi-Power, making the Grand Browning a historical footnote.
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