Her first shot was a fatal wound to the Archduke’s chest. Introduced in 1910, this pistol used a novel operating spring location surrounding the barrel. [4] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an act that arguably precipitated the First World War. [2] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Witnesses reported three shots. For reasons known only to her, she fired just five shots at the target. The FN Model 1910 was a departure for Browning. [4] A M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in.380 A.C.P. After the trial of the assassins, it was given to a Jesuit priest for an exhibit honoring the murdered Archduke and his wife, both of whom were devout Roman Catholics. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2021, P.O. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in. He quickly made his way through the spectators gathering around the open touring car until he was five or six feet from it, drew his pistol, and fired at least twice. Fn M1910 Serial Number 19074 12. The FN Model 1910/1922 was initially designed for Yugoslavia. This is why I don’t think Princip’s shooting was lucky. Three of the reportedly four FN Model 1910 pistols provided to the Serbian assassins still exist with serial number 19074 being the one believed by many to be the actual murder weapon. Shooter Two firing at the silhouette targets of the Archduke (right) and Duchess (left). 590 g; model 1922 - ca. For decades the murder weapon, serial number 19074, was in the possession of a community of Jesuits in Styria, southern Austria. [4] The original plan to assassinate the Archduke that June morning actually failed, but a series of decisions and mistakes that seem fateful, or lucky, put Princip alone in a position to complete the mission on his own initiative. For many years it was misreported as being a 32 ACP, so the mistake is understandable. Training or no training, eye’s open or closed, it would have been amazing if he missed. Keep American Handgunner content coming every week.Say “hands off” and become an Insider now! Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. There was a bullet hole near the upper edge of the side of the car where the Duchess was seated that may have been the shot that hit her. The weapon he used was a six-shot FN Model 1910 Browning chambered in .380 ACP. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Triple K is a great source for authentic reproduction grips and magazines His convictions were so strong he was determined to kill the Archduke at the cost of his own life. The first time I picked one up, I discovered it was designed for point-and-shoot use. Production serial numbers started at approximately 200,000. Unlike a revolver, the single action FN Model 1910 trigger pull is much less disruptive to the aim. The pistol used to kill Archduke Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, was a FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in 380 ACP. My first shooter was a 72-year-old woman, of slight statue, with no previous experience shooting, or even handling firearms. I was the third shooter. Instead, Browning sold it to Fabrique Nationale (FN) and it was hugely successful in Europe, remaining in production over 70 years. It is possible to switch calibers by changing only the barrel. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Estimated Value Range –see below. The sights are so small, you can really only use them in slow fire. The FN Model 1910 is a blowback-operated. Browning 1910, 1922 and 380; French … Photo: Heeresgeschichtliches Museum. "An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an act that arguably precipitated the First World War." This location became the standard in such future weapons as the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov. Importation ceased in 1968 due to the passage of stricter gun-control laws in the U.S. To test my “miracle-if-he-missed” assertion, I had three shooters of varying experience fire my M1955 Browning at an oblique silhouette target of the Archduke and Duchess from five feet away. It all came down to a wrong turn by an uninformed chauffer who stopped to back up in full sight of Princip, outside the cafe where he’d stopped to get a sandwich. Both victims were immediately incapacitated by their wounds and soon died from blood loss and probably shock. It was mainly a civilian firearm, but also saw wide use by police agencies and military forces around the globe. These features were intended to comply with the Gun Control Act of 1968 which had halted import of the Model 1955. for rare and obsolete pistols. He demonstrated this by taking a cyanide pill before bystanders restrained him. After a safety briefing, she fired her first rounds in this experiment. Production was halted during the two World Wars, though a few were assembled from parts during the German occupation in World War II. A M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 A.C.P. The combined results of all three re-enactment experiment shooters. [3] 700 g(unloaded), 1910: 6-round (.380) or 7-round (.32) detachable box. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP[1] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an act that arguably precipitated the First World War. The FN Model 1922 was also used by the following countries: Yugoslavia, Holland, Greece, Turkey, Romania, France, Finland, Denmark, and West Germany in the post war period. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. [3] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. The murder weapon was an exceptionally good pocket pistol too. Later he added he had closed his eyes while shooting. The grips usually require a little fitting, but the magazines were ready to go right out of the packaging. [3] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. This model was aimed at military and police contracts and many examples were produced for various agencies. Additional Information –.32 acp caliber. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. [3] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. 380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate/shoot both Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the neck and shot Sophie in the stomach of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. With its grip safety, the striker fired FN Model 1910 could be carried in In my research, I found an essay on the assassination that didn’t sit well with me on the Royal Armories Museum website, a highly esteemed British institution. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The group was strung out over 6″ this time, but all were lethal shots to the heart and belly. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [1] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. This FN Model 1910 is believed to be the gun used by Gavrilo Princip to French and World Guns, Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles Since 1800. FN Herstal originated in the small city of Herstal, near Liège. This has led to confusion over the caliber of the pistol actually used. [3] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. Vojta, Jira T. in AutoMag, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, January 2000, pp. It incorporated the standard Browning striker-firing mechanism and a grip safety along with a magazine safety and an external safety lever (known as the "triple safety") in a compact package. The Model 1910 FN Browning was manufactured from 1912 through 1975. Deployed military should use stateside address. slide so they don’t snag on the draw. occupation in World War II. Contest void where prohibited by law. [4] (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2021. Though the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife Sophie, was widely reported, newspaper accounts differed significantly at times in their details. In between the two world wars Harrington & Richardson offered a very handy gun, in fact it is so handy it was named the Handy-Gun. FN was co-founded by the major arms make… This gun was John Browning’s most advanced pocket pistol to date when he presented it to Colt, but they passed on the new patent. Test protocol required the shooter to approach the target with the pistol in hand, loaded and ready to fire, but down at their side. In 1955, the Browning Arms Company introduced the Model 1910 pistol for the American market as the Model 1955. [2] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 caliber as being the weapon Princip used. In a few places he’s considered a national hero to this day, but for most of the world his actions resonate louder than his cause, and he remains, first and foremost, a terrorist. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is one of many historic events where the FN M1910 was used. Kal. the pocket cocked and loaded, ready for instant use. The sights of the FN M1910 are actually machined below the surface of the AliveFreeHappy ( talk) 00:53, 28 September 2010 (UTC) I provided a reference to a book I own. North Korea made copies of the Model 1910 without license as the Type 70 pistol. 231–233. Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/austria/1465206/Found-the-gun-that-shook-the-world.html, Modern Firearms - Handguns - Browning 1910, 1922 and 380. assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Although quite accurate, it was designed He hit the Archduke in the neck, cutting his jugular vein, and hit his wife in the abdomen. The weapon is made not only for domestic use but also meant for export. He had the right tool for the job and was committed to seeing it through. says Wikipedia. The 1910 FN Browning Pistol Also Known as the New Model Browning. How proficient he became or how much previous experience he may have had with firearms is unknown. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in.380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. On 28th of June 1914 in Sarajevo, handgun Browning (FN) M1910, caliber .380 ACP (9 mm Kurz) serial number 19074 has been used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of … HOME It was eventually exported to America as the .380 ACP Browning Model 1955 from the mid-1950s until the Gun Control Act of 1968 proscribed it. Fired at such close range, at stationary, elevated targets in plain view seated in the high touring car rear seats, I don’t see Princip’s shots as lucky. After all, we thought the Obama-generated ammo shortage was finally over. The historical record shows Princip was given some instruction and practiced shooting this pistol in a public park in Belgrade, Serbia, the month before the assassination. Franz was still alive when witnesses arrived to give aid. During his interrogation and later testimony, he said he pointed, rather than aimed, the pistol at the Archduke and fired but did not know how many times he shot because he was excited. This photograph, taken the day before the assassination, shows Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre (French for National Factory of Weapons of War) was established in 1889 to manufacture 150,000 Mauser Model 89rifles ordered by the Belgian Government. Plating more common on an engraved 1910 version (5 or 6 () factory standard patterns were available over the years, probably custom at a price also). However, all were lethal hits to the lungs and belly, and clustered in a group 5.25″ across. Another version, the Model 1971, featured a longer barrel and slide (similar in length to the Model 1922, but with a one-piece slide), adjustable sights, a finger-rest magazine, and enlarged 'target' grips. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Before, his designs were produced by both FN in Europe and Colt Firearms in the United States. the highly exposed position of the Archduke and Duchess. I recently got an excellent Model 1955 in trade and it got me to thinking about the tragic, world altering, act of state-sponsored terrorism committed 116 years ago that ultimately led to the deaths of at least 15 million people in the First World War. This is the kind of shooting the FN Model 1910 was made for. The blood-stained tunic worn by the Archduke was also part of that exhibit and likewise remained in the custody of the priests. LASER VISION CORRECTION CENTER. Employees and agents of Publishers’ Development Corp. are not eligible. Enter To Win A Mossberg MC2C Pistol Package. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. 1910/1922 pistols went on to see extensive service in World War Two, and continued to be manufactured by the Germans after their occupation of Belgium and seizure of the FN factory. Since Colt did not want to produce it, Browning chose to patent and produce this design in Europe only. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Had the angle of fire been different, they could also have hit the Duchess in the legs or lower abdomen. However, FN never offered packages containing a single pistol with both caliber barrels. In rapid-fire point-shooting, I put six shots into the “heart” of the target in a group measuring 2.25″ across. [2] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. (Note: All prewar Model 1922's with serial numbers below 200,000 show contract serial number ranges, while those with serial numbers above 200,000 display standard FN production serial … Amazingly, physical evidence from the crime still survives. I'll quote here: "Fifty years earlier, two 9mm bullets from a browning pistol, serial number 19074, were enough to open up the vast subterranean crevasses concealed under … An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. No purchase necessary. They are a lot easier to shoot well with minimal experience than are revolvers. They inherited it from a close friend of the archduke and his wife. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner March/April 2021 Issue Now! Voorschrift Pistool F.N. I disagree. After the trial of the assassins, it was given to a Jesuit priest for an exhibit honoring the murdered Archduke and his wife, both of whom were devout Roman Catholics. 9 m.m. (II) Limit one entry per household. "An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP[1] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Browning couldn’t get Colt to produce it, so he patented it in Europe and had it produced by FN. A variant of the Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. Triple K was also my source for a new magazine to replace the one missing when I got the pistol. These examples carry Nazi production stamps, and most have simple checkered wood grips instead of the earlier horn or plastic grips bearing the FN logo. [4] This has led to confusion over the calibre of the pistol actually used. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Archduke and Duchess and Princip’s attack position. 7.65mm (.32 ACP) 3 7/16 in. Eventually, the design was finalized, and production began. The hole is from the shot believed to be the one that fatally wounded the Arch Duke’s wife. Her five subsequent shots trailed down the target. [3] No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. FN manufacture. The gun Princip used to kill Ferdinand — an FN-Browning M1910 — is therefore one of history's most significant weapons An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. It's on display … en 7.65 m.m. He claimed to not know he had shot the Duchess. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in.380 ACP. 1912-1983.This model is also referred to as the Model 1910/55. An FN M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 ACP [2] was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Serial Number –216194. was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, … The shooter stops at the five-foot line, points the pistol at the target, and fires all six rounds in the magazine as fast as possible. 701,266 mfg. One pistol in particular - it was the infamous FN M1910 with serial number 19074 which was allegedly used by the Young Bosnian member, Gavrilo Princip, to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo in June 1914. This was a larger model with a longer barrel (113 mm), slide extension, and a longer grip frame to accommodate an extra two rounds. for close-range point shooting. barrel. Made in Belgium, this model was virtually identical to the European model except for the markings and grips. [3] Numerous previous sources erroneously cited the FN Model 1900 in .32 calibre as being the weapon Princip used. Contest open to U.S. residents only. A Jesuit priest, Anton Puntigam, gave the couple the last rites and later made public his intention of opening a museum in memory of the archduke. Then I repeated the test, closing my eyes at the moment I leveled the pistol on the target. While the Model 1910 was widely sold on both civilian and military markets, the Model 1922 was considered specifically a military and police pistol, with FN offering it to individual civilians only by special order. Caught with your pants down around your ankles again? The spark that ignited the fuse leading to World War I was the assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire on June 28, 1914, in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo by 19-year-old Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. The author suggested Princip’s shots that killed the Duke were the “luckiest shots in the world” due to his inexperience with firearms, probable adrenalin rush, and difficulty, in the museum man’s experience, aiming the FN M1910 because of the grip safety. To get into the historical spirit of the experiment, I installed a set of reproduction period FN logo grips from Triple K on my pistol. I was able to fire six rapid fire shots into a group 2″ across by pointing alone. Three of those shots, through the “car-door,” could likely have caused injuries to the lower abdomen and legs of the Archduke if they traveled without significant deflections. Model/configuration –Model 1910. This was to be accomplished under the license from Mauser, with technical assistance of Ludwig Loewe of Berlin. That’s one of the reasons pocket automatics were so popular for personal defense for so long. Three of the reportedly four FN Model 1910 pistols provided to the Serbian assassins still exist with serial number 19074 being the one believed by many to be the actual murder weapon. There was luck, or fate, at play that day; but Princip hitting the target with that weapon was all but certain under the circumstances. Colt was already making a lot of money with the Browning-designed Model 1903 and 1908 and his new pistol didn’t seem to offer enough to sidetrack a top seller already in full production. There was no interruption in serial numbers. A M1910, serial number 19074, chambered in .380 A.C.P. The second shooter was a 42-year-old woman with experience handling firearms, but very little practice doing so, and none over the past year. (Dutch manual for the FN (Fabrique Nationale) Modèle 1922 and the FN M1906 (M1905) Vest pocket pistol), M1892 / 1894 / 1895 / 1896 / 1901 / 1903 / 1905, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/FN_Model_1910?oldid=4284882, model 1910 - ca. Box 501377, San Diego, CA 92150-1377. was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an act that arguably precipitated the First World War. This painting has many serious errors, but it’s correct in the seating of the mbered in.380 ACP was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on Manufacturer/Trademark – FN. Princip was the youngest of the assassins, but clearly unwavering in his dedication to his cause. The FN Model 1910 is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium. This event is most commonly cited as the tipping point to roll the world into the chasm of The Great War. Miraculously this evidence survived and was eventually put on exhibit at the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, in Vienna, Austria, where the car from the fateful motorcade is preserved, complete with a bullet hole in the side. Offered in both .380 ACP (6-round magazine) and .32 ACP (7-round magazine) calibers, it remained in production until 1983.
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