FN Browning small bore self-loading pistol
| FN Browning small bore self-loading pistol | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Civil name: | Browning Nomad |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | FN Browning |
| Manufacturer country: | Belgium, USA |
| Production time: | since 1962 |
| Model variants: | 7th |
| Weapon Category: | gun |
| Furnishing | |
| Barrel length : | 114-247 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | .22 lfB |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 10 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | magazine |
| Visor : | Rear sight and front sight |
| Closure : | Spring-mass lock |
| Charging principle: | Self loader |
| Lists on the subject | |
The FN-Browning small bore self-loading pistol is a series of self-loading pistols made by the Belgian arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Herstal in .22 lfB caliber .
development
The series has been in continuous production since 1962 and is based on a basic construction, including an almost identical handle. Initially, the weapons were manufactured by FN in Herstal , later production was relocated to Herstal's subsidiary Browning in the USA .
Many design features are similar to the John Browning- designed Colt Woodsman small - bore self-loading pistol , which was built from 1915 to 1977. The high standard models HD, HDM and the later models, such as the .22 Supermatic Citation, show similarities with FN-Browning's small-caliber self-loading pistols, such as the. B. FN Browning's first .22 model Nomad . It is sometimes possible to use magazines from high standard pistols in weapons from FN Browning.
Models
The many differences can be seen among other things. a. in the design of the barrels, trigger functions and the handles.
- FN Nomad
- FN 150
- FN International & International II
- FN Practice 150
- Browning Challenger & Challenger II
- Browning Medalist (en) / Concours (fr)
- Browning Buck Mark
Functions
The weapons all have a single row magazine for 10 cartridges, which can be fired in quick succession.
On some models, weights can be attached to the barrel to reduce the barrel flapping up when shooting.
The trigger systems can be easily revised or, as with the Browning Medalist , can be finely adjusted ex works.
With a lever on the side, the trigger can be switched to dry training mode with the thumb of the right hand. The function is considered a pioneering safety system.
The bolt works very reliably even with differently loaded ammunition and weapons with this system have a good intrinsic precision due to the rigid barrel.
All of this made the FN Browning 150 or the Browning Challenger popular sport pistols in the 1970s.
Used copies are traded in Germany between 60 and 300 euros, depending on their condition.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ "Who we are" on the Herstal Group website ( Memento from August 25, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Colt Woodsman Online Guide ( Memento of March 26, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Model overview for the Hi-Standard HD
- ↑ Operating instructions and exploded views of hi-standard small-bore pistols ( memento from September 2, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Data on the Hi-Standard Supermatic Citation ( Memento from 23 August 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ^ "Buck Mark's Grandpa" ( Memento from March 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Determination of the year of construction using the example of the FN Browning Nomad ( Memento from February 1, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
- ^ Image for FN Browning 150 ( Memento from August 12, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Operating instructions for Browning International II and Practice 150 ( Memento from March 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 18.1 MB)
- ↑ Exploded view and further information on the Nomad, Challenger and Medalist models ( Memento from September 14, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 9.4 MB)
- ↑ Operating instructions for the Browning Concours (Medalist) ( Memento from November 26, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 2.7 MB)
- ↑ Browning Buck Mark on the manufacturer's website ( Memento from September 23, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Operating instructions for the Browning Buck Mark ( Memento from July 9, 2017 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 10.2 MB)
- ↑ Report on sport shooting with the Browning Challenger at the New Ontario Shooters Association ( Memento from February 11, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
