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{{Infobox Weapon
 |name= FN Model 1903
 |image= [[Image:Husqvarna m1907 1777.jpg|300px]] 
 |caption= Husqvarna m/1907 variant
 |origin={{flag|USA}}</br>{{flag|Belgium}}
 |type= Semi-automatic [[pistol]]
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 |is_ranged=yes
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 |wars= WW1 , WW2
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 |designer= [[John Browning]] 
 |design_date=1902
 |manufacturer=[[Fabrique Nationale]]
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 |number= 153,173
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 |weight= 
 |length= 205 mm
 |part_length= 127 mm
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 |cartridge= [[9mm Browning Long|9 x 20 mm SR Browning Long]]
 |action= Blowback
 |velocity= 
 |feed= Box magazine
 |sights= 
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The ''' FN Model 1903''', or Browning No.2 was a self-loading semi-automatic pistol engineered by [[John Browning]] and made by [[Fabrique Nationale]]. It was introduced in 1903 and fired the 9 x 20 mm SR Browning Long cartridge.

It should not be confused with the [[Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] (in [[.32 ACP]]), nor the [[Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer]] (in .38 ACP), although they are also designs of John Browning. John Browning sold his designs to both companies (and others as well).

Due to its reliability, accuracy, light weight, and quick reloading, the M1903 was an issued sidearm for many police forces and militaries, including those of [[Estonia]], [[Paraguay]], [[Russia]], [[Turkey]], and [[Sweden]] (manufactured under license as the Husqvarna m/1907). Despite what many authors claim, FN Mle 1903 was never accepted as official side-arm of the [[Netherlands]] or [[Belgium|Belgian]] army - these claims have no confirmation from the defence forces of these two governments. 

Many of these pistols were later modified in the United States, with a bushing in the chamber, to fire the more common [[.380 ACP]] ammunition.

==External links==
*[http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg118-e.htm Modern Firearms]

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