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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 18038a
Maker/Manufacturer:	BROWNING, JOHN MOSES
Date of Manufacture:	1939-1944
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 983
Measurements:	OL: 19.6CM 7 3/4" BL: 9.5CM 3 3/4"

Object Description:

BELGIAN PISTOL FN MODEL 1935 (P640(b)) 9MM SN# 18038a
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale, Liege, Belgium - Nickel plated Browning Hi-Power with 13-round magazine produced under German supervision for the Wehrmacht in WWII. Checkered wood grips. Fixed sights. External hammer with manual and magazine safety. Weapon complete with 13-round detachable box magazine and in very good condition. Cartridge: 9mm Parabellum.

Markings:
Frame: 18038a.
Slide: FABRIQUE NATIONALE D' ARMES DE GUERRE/HERSTAL BELGIQUE. Rest of markings obscured. 180 (obscured), WaA140. 18038a.
Barrel: 18038a.
Triggerguard: M.
Butt: 7.

Notes: Issued mainly to Waffen SS-troops.

References:
Schwing, Ned. STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS. 8th Ed. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 1998.
Schwing, Ned. STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 2001.