browning 1910

gunssb · 01-27-2005, 06:38 PM

dealer has a used 1910 .380 for $350 - it's in good condition. Is it worth it (california) ? Haven't seen many of these around - should I get it ? I kinda like the way it looks (called a buddy and he told me it's the gun that started WWI)...help help

DANA · 01-27-2005, 06:57 PM

Go for it

DANA

Gyrene · 01-27-2005, 08:54 PM

Dana is correct. GO FOR IT! ! ! !

Mine is in very good condition, made in 1955. It shoots to the point of aim, out to 25 yards, but it is too small for my hands, and I have some difficulty depressing the handgrip safety while pulling the trigger. I can hold it in my hand, and it is small enough that you may not be able to see it.

gunssb · 01-27-2005, 10:06 PM

thanks folks! I really like the way it feels in my hand (I have medium sized hands) - I'm going for it...went back to the store to do the paperwork but the dealer had to catch a flight to vegas for a show. Monday it is then - unless he lures me away with some makarovs that he's getting

but I will go for this in any case :right:

gunssb · 02-13-2005, 03:27 AM

so I got it :right: I plan to shoot it tomorrow, but how do I field strip it ? I removed the plug in the front and the recoil spring - what next ? Gyrene, DANA, help

gunssb · 02-13-2005, 04:02 PM

figured it out - you gotta turn the barrel and it slides out. That's what I was trying to do but it wouldn't initially but worked after I lubed it.

So, I took it to the range today and it shoots GREAT. Hard to miss the steel plate at 50yd and I'm an inexperienced shooter! I'm in love with it (think the 1911 is going to be jealous)

The rangemaster told me I was lucky to come across one in such good shape & told me to take good care of it

Met a bunch of older guys with ARs and M14s and such - tons of attitude, wouldn't want to talk, didn't even respond when I told them I wanted to go down range. What was priceless was given all their fancy rifles, I out-shot them standing (they were benched) and I am a beginner shooter. I thought older folks are supposed to encourage us...anyway, just goes to show that as with everything else in life, attitude/expensive equipment doesn't matter...

Big Dog · 02-13-2005, 05:03 PM

Good deal! That's about what I saw one selling for here awhile back. Unfortunately, before I learned what a good deal it was and went back, it was sold! You snooze, you lose.

Gyrene · 02-14-2005, 01:37 AM

gunssb - A lot of "older" people are a little less than welcoming to young shooters, in part because many of the young shooters are out to try to play the games they see demonstrated in movies, or on TV, which are, or can be, extremely dangerous.

I usually try to be at the very least, "Helpful", until I figure out whether or not they are going to be safe, but not everybody is "Helpful" to them. Hang in there, be cool, and do your best, even if they do not appreciate you, YET!

planecrazy69 · 02-14-2005, 11:29 AM

You really have to earn their respect, like Gyrene said. When they realize you're safe and knowledgeable they will start to open up more. This has been my experience anyways.

gunssb · 02-14-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planecrazy69

You really have to earn their respect, like Gyrene said. When they realize you're safe and knowledgeable they will start to open up more. This has been my experience anyways.

yes, I understand. In fact, the folks in question were a bunch of guys with toys who couldn't shoot and were just trying to act cool (yup, it was the older guys doing it not the younger). They violated 3 basic range rules:
1. Always be courteous to all shooters.
2. No boisterous behavior.
3. A request for a cease fire must always be respected.

In my experience, in any field, people who know how good they are don't have to show off and usually help the ones who are learning...I wasn't even asking for any help, but when a person (regardless of his/her age) greets you one expects at least a nod. Okay, so you don't want to be nice, at least pay heed to the call for a cease fire...nuff said.

PAPA G · 02-14-2005, 01:22 PM

the Browning 1910 has always been high on my wish list, just haven't seen one yet. they must be fine guns, nobody is letting theirs go!!!

gunssb · 02-14-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAPA G

the Browning 1910 has always been high on my wish list, just haven't seen one yet. they must be fine guns, nobody is letting theirs go!!!

I can sell you mine for $1000

Oxford · 02-14-2005, 02:06 PM

I just checked out GunBroker for a Browning 1910 in .380 with no luck. Could only find an original clip, though, for around $20.

Gyrene · 03-03-2005, 12:01 AM

Ox - If it isn't too late, pick up the magazine, $20.00 is a good price. If you don't find a pistol to use it with, I am sure there are many of us that would be happy to buy it from you.

When you get a Browning 1910, and I am sure you will, you really should always have 2 good working magazines for it. Even the P-08 Lugers and the P-38's all were issued with 2 magazines.

gunssb - Working at a rifle/pistol range, I get to see all types, and even in the Rangemasters I work with (or have worked with). The most important thing is to really pay attention to what you are doing as well as to your surroundings.

Your 3 rules are good;

1. Courtesy is vital to a safe and well run range.

2. Boisterous behavior can get you thrown off a range anywhere and you may get banned forever.

3. As to the Cease Fire, a called Cease Fire is Mandatory, that everybody follow that command IMMEDIATELY should be without question! Nobody but the person who calls the cease fire knows why it was called (there can be many reasons, and SAFETY can be the one!). As to requesting a Cease Fire, as long as you are adhering to the Courtesy Rule when asking, it should be respected at the soonest possible time.

They violated 3 basic range rules:
1. Always be courteous to all shooters.
2. No boisterous behavior.
3. A request for a cease fire must always be respected.

Rhood · 03-27-2006, 10:44 AM

Hi
Need some help I bought this Model 1955 in.380 today it looks about 97-98% all matching the I paid $315.00 plus DOS. Is this a good price? the ser # 57633x can some one tell me the year it was made
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/P1010061.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/P1010067.jpg

OldShooter · 08-19-2006, 06:25 PM

RHood,
Nice looking Browining. Go to Browning's Official Worldwide Web Site and click the serivces tab. There you can date your gun. I have 6275XX which makes it a 1969 I think. I also have an FN 1910 544XX. Incidently, the ArchDuke was shot by an FN, sn 19704 I think, although a Browning design. The Brownings weren't in production until 1955.

Sorry to respond so late, I just found this forum.

01-27-2005, 06:38 PM	#1
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	browning 1910 dealer has a used 1910 .380 for $350 - it's in good condition. Is it worth it (california) ? Haven't seen many of these around - should I get it ? I kinda like the way it looks (called a buddy and he told me it's the gun that started WWI)...help help

02-13-2005, 05:03 PM	#7
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Good deal! That's about what I saw one selling for here awhile back. Unfortunately, before I learned what a good deal it was and went back, it was sold! You snooze, you lose. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-14-2005, 02:06 PM	#13
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,022 Blog Entries: 4	I just checked out GunBroker for a Browning 1910 in .380 with no luck. Could only find an original clip, though, for around $20. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

03-03-2005, 12:01 AM	#14
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	Ox - If it isn't too late, pick up the magazine, $20.00 is a good price. If you don't find a pistol to use it with, I am sure there are many of us that would be happy to buy it from you. When you get a Browning 1910, and I am sure you will, you really should always have 2 good working magazines for it. Even the P-08 Lugers and the P-38's all were issued with 2 magazines. gunssb - Working at a rifle/pistol range, I get to see all types, and even in the Rangemasters I work with (or have worked with). The most important thing is to really pay attention to what you are doing as well as to your surroundings. Your 3 rules are good; 1. Courtesy is vital to a safe and well run range. 2. Boisterous behavior can get you thrown off a range anywhere and you may get banned forever. 3. As to the Cease Fire, a called Cease Fire is Mandatory, that everybody follow that command IMMEDIATELY should be without question! Nobody but the person who calls the cease fire knows why it was called (there can be many reasons, and SAFETY can be the one!). As to requesting a Cease Fire, as long as you are adhering to the Courtesy Rule when asking, it should be respected at the soonest possible time. They violated 3 basic range rules: 1. Always be courteous to all shooters. 2. No boisterous behavior. 3. A request for a cease fire must always be respected. Last edited by Gyrene; 03-03-2005 at 12:13 AM.

03-27-2006, 10:44 AM	#15
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Browning pistol Hi Need some help I bought this Model 1955 in.380 today it looks about 97-98% all matching the I paid $315.00 plus DOS. Is this a good price? the ser # 57633x can some one tell me the year it was made http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/P1010061.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/P1010067.jpg Last edited by Rhood; 03-27-2006 at 04:17 PM.

01-27-2005, 06:57 PM	#2
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,595	Go for it DANA

01-27-2005, 08:54 PM	#3
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	Dana is correct. GO FOR IT! ! ! ! Mine is in very good condition, made in 1955. It shoots to the point of aim, out to 25 yards, but it is too small for my hands, and I have some difficulty depressing the handgrip safety while pulling the trigger. I can hold it in my hand, and it is small enough that you may not be able to see it.

01-27-2005, 10:06 PM	#4
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	thanks folks! I really like the way it feels in my hand (I have medium sized hands) - I'm going for it...went back to the store to do the paperwork but the dealer had to catch a flight to vegas for a show. Monday it is then - unless he lures me away with some makarovs that he's getting but I will go for this in any case :right:

02-13-2005, 03:27 AM	#5
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	so I got it :right: I plan to shoot it tomorrow, but how do I field strip it ? I removed the plug in the front and the recoil spring - what next ? Gyrene, DANA, help

02-13-2005, 04:02 PM	#6
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	figured it out - you gotta turn the barrel and it slides out. That's what I was trying to do but it wouldn't initially but worked after I lubed it. So, I took it to the range today and it shoots GREAT. Hard to miss the steel plate at 50yd and I'm an inexperienced shooter! I'm in love with it (think the 1911 is going to be jealous) The rangemaster told me I was lucky to come across one in such good shape & told me to take good care of it Met a bunch of older guys with ARs and M14s and such - tons of attitude, wouldn't want to talk, didn't even respond when I told them I wanted to go down range. What was priceless was given all their fancy rifles, I out-shot them standing (they were benched) and I am a beginner shooter. I thought older folks are supposed to encourage us...anyway, just goes to show that as with everything else in life, attitude/expensive equipment doesn't matter...

02-14-2005, 01:37 AM	#8
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	gunssb - A lot of "older" people are a little less than welcoming to young shooters, in part because many of the young shooters are out to try to play the games they see demonstrated in movies, or on TV, which are, or can be, extremely dangerous. I usually try to be at the very least, "Helpful", until I figure out whether or not they are going to be safe, but not everybody is "Helpful" to them. Hang in there, be cool, and do your best, even if they do not appreciate you, YET!

02-14-2005, 11:29 AM	#9
planecrazy69 Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8	You really have to earn their respect, like Gyrene said. When they realize you're safe and knowledgeable they will start to open up more. This has been my experience anyways.

02-14-2005, 01:22 PM	#11
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	the Browning 1910 has always been high on my wish list, just haven't seen one yet. they must be fine guns, nobody is letting theirs go!!!

08-19-2006, 06:25 PM	#16
OldShooter Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 19	Browning 1910 RHood, Nice looking Browining. Go to Browning's Official Worldwide Web Site and click the serivces tab. There you can date your gun. I have 6275XX which makes it a 1969 I think. I also have an FN 1910 544XX. Incidently, the ArchDuke was shot by an FN, sn 19704 I think, although a Browning design. The Brownings weren't in production until 1955. Sorry to respond so late, I just found this forum.