I Have This Old Gun: Baby Browning Pistol

Published on December 21, 2018
Duration: 6:10

The Baby Browning, introduced in 1931 by FN, is an iconic .25 ACP pistol renowned for its compact size and quality construction, tracing its lineage to John Browning's Model 1905. Refined by Dieudonné Saive, it features a unique side-mounted safety and slide hold-open. Post-WWII imports to the US were impacted by the 1968 Gun Control Act, leading to domestic production by companies like PSA.

Quick Summary

The Baby Browning is an iconic .25 ACP pistol introduced by FN in 1931, known for its compact size and quality. Its design evolved from John Browning's Model 1905, with refinements by Dieudonné Saive. US imports ceased after the 1968 Gun Control Act, leading to domestic production.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Baby Browning
  2. 00:58Predecessor: Model 1905 Vest Pocket
  3. 01:51FN's 1931 Release
  4. 02:46Design Refinements by Dieudonné Saive
  5. 04:02Post-War Production and US Imports
  6. 05:071968 Gun Control Act and US Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Baby Browning pistol?

The Baby Browning is a classic .25 ACP semi-automatic pistol introduced by FN in 1931. It became an icon of the 'vest pocket' category due to its extremely small size, high-quality construction, and suitability for deep concealment.

Who designed the Baby Browning pistol?

The Baby Browning's design roots trace back to John Moses Browning's Model 1905 Vest Pocket Pistol. His protégé, Dieudonné Saive, refined the design for FN, adding features like a side-mounted safety.

Why did US imports of the Baby Browning stop?

US imports of the Baby Browning ceased following the enactment of the 1968 Gun Control Act, which banned the importation of small pistols like it. This led to domestic US production by companies such as Precision Small Arms (PSA).

What are the key features of the Baby Browning?

Key features include its compact .25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber, 2-inch barrel, and lightweight construction (around 7.25 oz). It's a striker-fired semi-automatic pistol known for its high-quality build and refined design elements added by Dieudonné Saive.

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