Does An FN Count As A Browning?

gandog56 · 04-03-2007, 08:32 PM

Since I just got one.

BattleRifleG3 · 04-04-2007, 08:56 AM

Depends on what model. Browning and FN did seem to be pretty close. Not only were the Browning Hi-powers made by FN, but the FAL shared some design attributes with the BAR. Not to mention Browning Arms being owned by FN.

So I'd say pretty much all Brownings are FNs, but not all FNs are Brownings. Do tell more - what did you get?

gandog56 · 04-04-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

Depends on what model. Browning and FN did seem to be pretty close. Not only were the Browning Hi-powers made by FN, but the FAL shared some design attributes with the BAR. Not to mention Browning Arms being owned by FN.
So I'd say pretty much all Brownings are FNs, but not all FNs are Brownings. Do tell more - what did you get?

Darn, you would ask that question when I'm stuck in Ohio for an onsite, Have to get back to you on that, but here's a pic:

WolfHuntress · 04-04-2007, 08:47 PM

That's a Browning alright!

And this isn't Wolfhuntress... It's BattleRifle!

Uncle Red · 04-06-2007, 12:07 PM

Here ya go- Browning Hi-Power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - John Browning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nice lookin pistol, Congrats.

-UR

gandog56 · 04-10-2007, 09:45 PM

I got one question that I can't come up with an answer for. Why is there a hole that goes all the way through the gun in the middle of the cocking serrations?

BattleRifleG3 · 04-11-2007, 09:22 AM

Probably a retainer for the firing pin or another part of the mechanism.

gandog56 · 04-11-2007, 06:48 PM

Like for maybe a complete strip down unlike a field strip for cleaning?

04-03-2007, 08:32 PM	#1
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,292 Trader Rating: (0)	Does An FN Count As A Browning? Since I just got one.

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BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Depends on what model. Browning and FN did seem to be pretty close. Not only were the Browning Hi-powers made by FN, but the FAL shared some design attributes with the BAR. Not to mention Browning Arms being owned by FN. So I'd say pretty much all Brownings are FNs, but not all FNs are Brownings. Do tell more - what did you get? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#5
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547 Trader Rating: (0)	Here ya go- Browning Hi-Power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - John Browning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nice lookin pistol, Congrats. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36 Last edited by Uncle Red; 04-06-2007 at 12:10 PM.

04-11-2007, 09:22 AM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Probably a retainer for the firing pin or another part of the mechanism. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-04-2007, 08:47 PM	#4
WolfHuntress Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	That's a Browning alright! And this isn't Wolfhuntress... It's BattleRifle!

04-10-2007, 09:45 PM	#6
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,292 Trader Rating: (0)	I got one question that I can't come up with an answer for. Why is there a hole that goes all the way through the gun in the middle of the cocking serrations?

04-11-2007, 06:48 PM	#8
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,292 Trader Rating: (0)	Like for maybe a complete strip down unlike a field strip for cleaning?