WWII German Pistol – Browning FN Model 1922 (1941–1944)

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Formerly part of a longstanding private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, assembled over approximately four decades with a particular emphasis on historical arms, armour, militaria, and wartime artifacts. The piece was subsequently acquired in 2018 by a private collector in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

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Deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 pistol with worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips against a beige background.
Video of a deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 on a clear display stand, showing worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips.
FN Browning Model 1922 with a long steel slide, checkered walnut grip, and a single slotted grip screw.
WWII FN Browning Model 1922 displaying stamped slide lettering, a rounded trigger guard, and a brown walnut grip.
Belgian FN Browning Model 1922 with a visible ejection port, worn blued finish, and finely checkered wooden grip.
FN Browning Model 1922 showing slide serrations, a manual safety lever, and age-related wear along the steel frame.
FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the ejection port, curved trigger, and textured walnut grip secured by a screw.
Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 with factory slide inscriptions, an extended barrel assembly, and a checkered walnut grip.
Close-up of the FN Browning Model 1922’s ejection port, curved trigger, and worn steel beside the walnut grip.
Close-up of FN factory and Browning patent lettering on the Model 1922 slide above the rounded trigger guard.
FN Browning Model 1922 beside its detached steel magazine, showing circular inspection holes and walnut grip checkering.
Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 displayed with its magazine removed, revealing slide lettering and aged steel surfaces.
FN Browning Model 1922 with a detached magazine alongside its sloping walnut grip, long slide, and curved trigger guard.
FN Browning Model 1922 resting on a white surface, showing the narrow slide, rounded barrel contours, and walnut grip base.
FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the barrel opening, elongated steel slide, curved trigger guard, and checkered walnut grip.
WWII Browning FN 1922 pistol from occupied Belgium — inside a German officer’s sidearm, featuring close-up details of metalwork and grip texture, Relic and Rarity video.
  • Deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 pistol with worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips against a beige background.
  • Video of a deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 on a clear display stand, showing worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 with a long steel slide, checkered walnut grip, and a single slotted grip screw.
  • WWII FN Browning Model 1922 displaying stamped slide lettering, a rounded trigger guard, and a brown walnut grip.
  • Belgian FN Browning Model 1922 with a visible ejection port, worn blued finish, and finely checkered wooden grip.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 showing slide serrations, a manual safety lever, and age-related wear along the steel frame.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the ejection port, curved trigger, and textured walnut grip secured by a screw.
  • Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 with factory slide inscriptions, an extended barrel assembly, and a checkered walnut grip.
  • Close-up of the FN Browning Model 1922’s ejection port, curved trigger, and worn steel beside the walnut grip.
  • Close-up of FN factory and Browning patent lettering on the Model 1922 slide above the rounded trigger guard.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 beside its detached steel magazine, showing circular inspection holes and walnut grip checkering.
  • Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 displayed with its magazine removed, revealing slide lettering and aged steel surfaces.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 with a detached magazine alongside its sloping walnut grip, long slide, and curved trigger guard.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 resting on a white surface, showing the narrow slide, rounded barrel contours, and walnut grip base.
  • FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the barrel opening, elongated steel slide, curved trigger guard, and checkered walnut grip.
  • WWII Browning FN 1922 pistol from occupied Belgium — inside a German officer’s sidearm, featuring close-up details of metalwork and grip texture, Relic and Rarity video.
Deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 pistol with worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips against a beige background.
Video of a deactivated WWII FN Browning Model 1922 on a clear display stand, showing worn blued steel and checkered walnut grips.
FN Browning Model 1922 with a long steel slide, checkered walnut grip, and a single slotted grip screw.
WWII FN Browning Model 1922 displaying stamped slide lettering, a rounded trigger guard, and a brown walnut grip.
Belgian FN Browning Model 1922 with a visible ejection port, worn blued finish, and finely checkered wooden grip.
FN Browning Model 1922 showing slide serrations, a manual safety lever, and age-related wear along the steel frame.
FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the ejection port, curved trigger, and textured walnut grip secured by a screw.
Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 with factory slide inscriptions, an extended barrel assembly, and a checkered walnut grip.
Close-up of the FN Browning Model 1922’s ejection port, curved trigger, and worn steel beside the walnut grip.
Close-up of FN factory and Browning patent lettering on the Model 1922 slide above the rounded trigger guard.
FN Browning Model 1922 beside its detached steel magazine, showing circular inspection holes and walnut grip checkering.
Deactivated FN Browning Model 1922 displayed with its magazine removed, revealing slide lettering and aged steel surfaces.
FN Browning Model 1922 with a detached magazine alongside its sloping walnut grip, long slide, and curved trigger guard.
FN Browning Model 1922 resting on a white surface, showing the narrow slide, rounded barrel contours, and walnut grip base.
FN Browning Model 1922 highlighting the barrel opening, elongated steel slide, curved trigger guard, and checkered walnut grip.
WWII Browning FN 1922 pistol from occupied Belgium — inside a German officer’s sidearm, featuring close-up details of metalwork and grip texture, Relic and Rarity video.
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WWII German Pistol – Browning FN Model 1922 (1941–1944)

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Belgium (Fabrique Nationale, Herstal) – later issued under Nazi Germany
Material: Blued steel with original walnut grips
Period: World War II, 1941–1944

This authentic Browning FN Model 1922 is a historic German pistol from WWII, produced at the FN Herstal factory in Belgium during the German occupation. Chambered in 7.65 mm (.32 ACP), the Model 1922 became one of the most widely issued pistols used by German forces during the war. 

Originally developed for the Yugoslav military, it was later adopted by various branches of the German armed forces, including officers and Luftwaffe personnel. Known for its reliability and precision engineering, the FN 1922 represents an important development in modern military sidearms.

Like other iconic historical weapons such as Samurai armor to the battlefield protection of a breastplate armor worn by European knights, this pistol reflects how different cultures developed tools for survival and warfare across history.

Description

This example retains its original wartime markings and classic FN craftsmanship. The pistol features an extended 114 mm barrel, an eight-round magazine, and the distinctive factory marking:

“FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE – HERSTAL BELGIQUE – BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSÉ.”

German acceptance stamps including “eagle / WaA140” Waffenamt inspection marks and eagle firing proofs confirm that this piece was officially inspected and issued during the German occupation period.

The barrel has been professionally welded closed, permanently deactivating the firearm. This ensures the pistol is safe for display while preserving all of its original historical details, making it suitable for collectors, museums, or educational collections focused on WWII weapons and historical firearms.

Artifacts like this German pistol stand beside other historic weapons as reminders of how warfare technology evolved across centuries.

Key Features

- Authentic WWII-era FN Browning Model 1922 pistol, 7.65 mm caliber

- Extended 114 mm barrel with eight-round magazine capacity

- Original checkered walnut grips with rear grip safety

- Factory stamp: “Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre Herstal Belgique – Browning’s Patent Depose”

- Wartime German acceptance and firing proofs (eagle/WaA140, eagle/swastika)

- Deactivated and safe for museum or collector display

Historical Significance

The Browning FN Model 1922 reflects the complex industrial history of wartime Europe. During the German occupation of Belgium, the FN Herstal factory (long known for its firearms innovation) was forced to produce weapons for the German military.

As a result, pistols like this were issued to officers, pilots, and military personnel across several branches of the German armed forces. Today, surviving examples provide valuable insight into WWII military equipment, manufacturing under occupation, and the global history of firearms.

For collectors of German pistols, WWII artifacts, or historical weapons, this piece represents both engineering heritage and a powerful reminder of 20th-century conflict.

Condition

This pistol remains in good preserved condition, exhibiting clear wartime markings and an attractive age-consistent patina throughout. The barrel has been permanently welded and rendered non-functional. The original walnut grips remain intact and display only minor wear consistent with age and handling. No evidence of modern restoration was observed, allowing the piece to retain its authentic historical character and period appearance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 7.75 in 

Age (Approximate)

82–85 years old

Provenance 

Formerly part of a longstanding private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, assembled over approximately four decades with a particular emphasis on historical arms, armour, militaria, and wartime artifacts. The piece was subsequently acquired in 2018 by a private collector in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Watch a detailed overview of the German Occupation FN 1922 in German Occupation FN 1922

Browse our curated Collectible Firearms & Historical Weaponry Collection

Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Belgium (Fabrique Nationale, Herstal) – later issued under Nazi Germany
Material: Blued steel with original walnut grips
Period: World War II, 1941–1944

This authentic Browning FN Model 1922 is a historic German pistol from WWII, produced at the FN Herstal factory in Belgium during the German occupation. Chambered in 7.65 mm (.32 ACP), the Model 1922 became one of the most widely issued pistols used by German forces during the war. 

Originally developed for the Yugoslav military, it was later adopted by various branches of the German armed forces, including officers and Luftwaffe personnel. Known for its reliability and precision engineering, the FN 1922 represents an important development in modern military sidearms.

Like other iconic historical weapons such as Samurai armor to the battlefield protection of a breastplate armor worn by European knights, this pistol reflects how different cultures developed tools for survival and warfare across history.

Description

This example retains its original wartime markings and classic FN craftsmanship. The pistol features an extended 114 mm barrel, an eight-round magazine, and the distinctive factory marking:

“FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE – HERSTAL BELGIQUE – BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSÉ.”

German acceptance stamps including “eagle / WaA140” Waffenamt inspection marks and eagle firing proofs confirm that this piece was officially inspected and issued during the German occupation period.

The barrel has been professionally welded closed, permanently deactivating the firearm. This ensures the pistol is safe for display while preserving all of its original historical details, making it suitable for collectors, museums, or educational collections focused on WWII weapons and historical firearms.

Artifacts like this German pistol stand beside other historic weapons as reminders of how warfare technology evolved across centuries.

Key Features

- Authentic WWII-era FN Browning Model 1922 pistol, 7.65 mm caliber

- Extended 114 mm barrel with eight-round magazine capacity

- Original checkered walnut grips with rear grip safety

- Factory stamp: “Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre Herstal Belgique – Browning’s Patent Depose”

- Wartime German acceptance and firing proofs (eagle/WaA140, eagle/swastika)

- Deactivated and safe for museum or collector display

Historical Significance

The Browning FN Model 1922 reflects the complex industrial history of wartime Europe. During the German occupation of Belgium, the FN Herstal factory (long known for its firearms innovation) was forced to produce weapons for the German military.

As a result, pistols like this were issued to officers, pilots, and military personnel across several branches of the German armed forces. Today, surviving examples provide valuable insight into WWII military equipment, manufacturing under occupation, and the global history of firearms.

For collectors of German pistols, WWII artifacts, or historical weapons, this piece represents both engineering heritage and a powerful reminder of 20th-century conflict.

Condition

This pistol remains in good preserved condition, exhibiting clear wartime markings and an attractive age-consistent patina throughout. The barrel has been permanently welded and rendered non-functional. The original walnut grips remain intact and display only minor wear consistent with age and handling. No evidence of modern restoration was observed, allowing the piece to retain its authentic historical character and period appearance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 7.75 in 

Age (Approximate)

82–85 years old

Provenance 

Formerly part of a longstanding private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, assembled over approximately four decades with a particular emphasis on historical arms, armour, militaria, and wartime artifacts. The piece was subsequently acquired in 2018 by a private collector in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Watch a detailed overview of the German Occupation FN 1922 in German Occupation FN 1922

Browse our curated Collectible Firearms & Historical Weaponry Collection

Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

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