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Responding to a local classified, I was pleased to pick up this rather nice FN 1922, built in Belgium for the Dutch Contract around late 1938 to early 1939.

From Vanderlinden's FN Browning Pistols, Holsters & Shoulder-Stocks of the World

Originally built in 9mm Kurtz (.380acp), this pistol was likely commandeered when the Nazis overran the Netherlands in May, 1940.  And as the Nazis preferred the 7.65 X 17mm (.32acp), they fitted a new barrel which sports the Eagle over Swastika inspection, a suffix style serial number, and WaA140 acceptance stamps.  Aside from the barrel and an unnumbered post-war mag, the remainder of the gun is matching.  Bluing is a strong 90%, with typical muzzle end wear.

Very crisp Crown over W (Queen Wilhemina) stamp on the top of the slide.  Bore is bright and sharp, many other stamps, lots of pics, and thanks for looking!