FN 1905

Overview

The FN Model 1905 .25 Auto is a compact, semi-automatic pocket pistol designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium during the early 20th century.Chambered in .25 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), the FN 1905 was intended for discreet personal protection and quickly became popular throughout Europe and North America. The pistol features a simple blowback action, single-action trigger, and an internal striker-fired design. Most examples hold 6 rounds in a detachable magazine, with a slim profile that made it easy to carry in a pocket or vest.Notable characteristics include:* Caliber: .25 ACP* Capacity: 6+1 rounds* Barrel Length: Approximately 2 inches* Overall Length: Approximately 4.5 inches* Weight: Around 13 ounces unloaded* Operation: Blowback, striker-fired* Safety: Manual thumb safety and grip safety on many variantsCollectors appreciate the FN 1905 for its connection to Browning's innovative designs and its role in the evolution of modern concealed-carry handguns. Many surviving examples feature finely machined steel construction, hard rubber grip panels with FN logos, and attractive Belgian craftsmanship that reflects the quality of firearms produced during that era.Today, an FN 1905 in good condition is valued more as a collectible historical firearm than as a practical defensive handgun, though it remains an important milestone in the development of small semi-automatic pistols.