The Gun That Started WWI : FN Browning 1910

Published on March 7, 2020
Duration: 4:24

The FN Browning 1910, designed by John Browning, is a striker-fired, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP or .32 ACP. Initially rejected by Colt, it was produced by FN Herstal and became a significant sidearm in World War I, famously used by members of the Black Hand society in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Its production continued through World War II and beyond, influencing later pistol designs.

Quick Summary

The FN Browning 1910 is a striker-fired, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning, chambered in .380 ACP or .32 ACP. It gained infamy as the firearm used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that triggered World War I. Production spanned from 1910 until 1983.

Chapters

  1. 00:15FN Browning 1910 Introduction
  2. 00:19Design and Calibers
  3. 00:32John Browning and Colt Rejection
  4. 00:43FN Herstal Production
  5. 00:47Innovation and Capacity
  6. 01:031910-22 Variant
  7. 01:13Role in World War I
  8. 01:27The Black Hand and Assassination
  9. 02:08Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  10. 02:33Impact on World War I
  11. 03:00World War II Service
  12. 03:13FN Herstal Plant During WWII
  13. 03:34Production End and Legacy
  14. 03:38Modern Influence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FN Browning 1910 pistol?

The FN Browning 1910 is a striker-fired, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning. It was produced by FN Herstal in Belgium and chambered in .380 ACP or .32 ACP, with magazine capacities of 6+1 or 7+1 respectively.

What is the historical significance of the FN Browning 1910?

The FN Browning 1910 is historically significant as the firearm used in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. This event is widely considered the catalyst that ignited World War I.

What calibers does the FN Browning 1910 fire?

The FN Browning 1910 was designed to fire two common pistol calibers: the .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and the .32 ACP. Magazine capacity varied slightly between these calibers.

When was the FN Browning 1910 produced?

The FN Browning 1910 was initially designed and patented by John Browning, with production by FN Herstal beginning around 1910. Its production continued for many decades, with the last models being manufactured in 1983.

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