FN Model 1910

FN Herstal · Pistol · Discontinued · 1910

Weight (empty)590 g (20.8 oz)
Overall Length153 mm (6.02")
Barrel Length88 mm (3.46")
Height108 mm (4.25")
Width26 mm (1.02")
Magazine Capacity7 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity268 m/s (879 fps)
Muzzle Energy165 J (122 ft·lbf)
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .32 ACP

The FN Model 1910 is a blowback-operated, striker-fired semi-automatic pocket pistol designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Belgium. Introduced in 1910, it represented a significant advance in compact pistol design with its innovative wraparound recoil spring that encircled the barrel rather than sitting beneath it, producing a remarkably slim profile and low bore axis. This design became the template for subsequent compact pistols including the Walther PP...

Country of Origin: Belgium

Designer: John Moses Browning