Roughly 725,000 FN 1900’s were made and they started with serial number one. The FN 1900’s production ended at the outbreak of World War I in 1914, but production had already slowed due to FN introducing the FN Model 1910 in 1912 which is the gun that would end up being used to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Dating: FN 1900Ĭorrectly identifying the date of manufacture for these guns is a very difficult thing mostly filled with conjecture. When I have a chance I will come back and link to Part I here if you are just tuning in. Welcome back everyone to Part II of the FN 1900! Last time we covered a condensed history, notable design features, variants, and specifications. Understanding the firearms of old, their importance, and their development which lead to many of the arms we now cherish today is incredibly fascinating and we hope you enjoy what we have to share, too! Hopefully along the way you can garner a greater appreciation for older firearms like we do, and simultaneously you can teach us things as well through sharing your own expertise and thoughts in the Comments. Welcome to our recurring series of “Curios Relics.” Here, we want to share all of our experiences, knowledge, misadventures, and passion for older firearms that one might categorize as a Curio & Relic – any firearm that is at least 50 years old according to the ATF. Curious Relics #002: FN 1900 Part II – The First Pistol With a Slide!
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