BROWNING MODEL 1899-FN LARGE (MILITARY TRIALS MODEL) For Sale

$32,500.00

The Browning Model 1899-FN Large, also known as the Military Trials Model, is an extraordinarily rare and historically significant semi-automatic pistol. Chambered in 7.65mm and featuring a 4 3/4 inch barrel, this variant is distinguished by its oversized slide, frame, and magazine, and the absence of reinforced sides on the frame. Designed specifically for military trials, only seven units were produced and tested in various countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, Imperial Russia, and Denmark, each uniquely numbered from 1 to 7. These FN tool room prototypes exhibit impeccable craftsmanship and stringent tolerances, tailored for high military performance, with grips made from either wood or hard rubber. Manufactured between 1899 and 1900, it stands out as the rarest FN Browning model, highly prized by collectors for its pioneering design and historical importance.

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