FN Browning Model 1903
Turkish Contract
Calibre 9mm BL
Serial No: 27225
Price: £850

An estimated 8000 pistols were purchased by the Ottoman Empire with the initial orders dated in 1908

All of these pistols were marked at FN with the crest of Abdul Hamid II, the slide was also marked on the right side in Turkish "Authority"
along wth the pistols issue number, these do no corrolate with serial numbers.

The rear of the frame also has the Star & Crest Turkish Proof Mark

Very Rare Turkish Contract Pistol
Very Good Condition

Suitable Section 7(1) By Age & Calibre

The highest permissable serial number for Section 7(1) is 39493