Actually began production in 1912. Best estimate is c.1919-1920. Should have only FN markings and Browning's Patent Depose markings - no Browning Arms Co markings. sales@countrygunsmith.net go to browning.com and check services tab. menu will show "how to date your gun". *** Not Listed *** Unfortunately, Browning's excellent website does not list the FN Model 1910.
It is assumed you have a Auto-5 shotgun. This gun was made in 1928, providing it is the complete serial number. (The "D" has no bearing on the serial number) The markings are in French, not German. If there is no "Browning Arms Co." stamped on the barrel, then your gun barrel is stamped with the phrase "acier special". This means special steel and the gun is an FN gun, not Browning. FN stands for Fabrique Nationale which was the Manufacturer of all Belgian Browning guns. They also made guns that they sold under their own name, which sounds like the gun you have. FN guns are not as collectable as Brownings, and the poly choke really hurts value. Of course value depends on condition, but in this case you are probably looking at a gun between $250 and $400.
FN-P90
It was created and patented by FN Hersal, the gun company.
Not a one. FN made firearms for Browning.
Fn fal
The gun was made in Belgium; by FN (Fabrique Nationale) in Liège.
These are mostly proofing marks and caliber and barrel length markings. There are books on the market that define Belgian proof marks
Try Stephen Camp's website.
About $300, depending on condition, caliber, and markings. The were made from the 1920s into 1959- Nazi military markings (waffenampts) will affect value.
Acier special means Special steel, and barrels marked this way are only on FN sales guns, not Browning Arms Co. FN produced the guns for sale outside the US and were not imported to be sold by the Browning Co. Providing this is the complete serial number without a letter above or preceding the number, then this gun was made in 1907. It is an FN Auto-5, not a Browning Arms Company A5. The FN version is mechanically the same as the Browning version, but markings and finish may be different.
It was manufactured at the FN plant in Frederickburg, Virginia. FN has another manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia plant manufactures weapons primarily for the military.