Looking for info on Browning pistol

[RobG5538]

Looking for more great info. I acquired a Browning semi auto pistol in 7mm65 caliber, same as .32 acp I believe. The left side of slide says, "Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q." Then below that is, "Made In Belgium".
Looks like a "K" on the trigger guard left side. Number 645678 is on the right side of frame above trigger guard. It has a squeeze safety on the back of the grip like a 1911 style pistol. Both grips say "Browning" and are plastic. The bluing is worn but, barrel looks great. Any info on this gun?

Thanks again, Rob

 

[Jim Watson]

Sounds like a FN-Browning Model 1910, over 700,000 made 1912 - 1980 according to Blue Book.
Yours with Browning trademark is the 1955 version sold here from 1954 through 1968 until the Gun Control Act of 1968 concluded that it was not suitable for Americans. 7.65/.32 is less common than 9mm K./.380 in USA.
Or are you in Canada? They seem to have sold more .32s there.

 

[RobG5538]

Nope, in California. Is there any value to it? I have no use for it personally.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Jim Watson]

Sure, everything has some value.

There are several advertised on Gunsamerica.com from $210 to $510.
The $210 gun has been lacquer finished, a $275 gun is pretty well worn, I think the guy at $510 is very optimistic. I'd put the current value in the $300-$400 range from what I saw there. Those were all .380s except for the painted gun; I don't know if your .32 would be worth more because there are fewer of them or worth less because it is less powerful.

 

[RobG5538]

Thanks again for the info. It is very helpful.

 

[Sunray]

"...in Canada..." Any pistol in .32 calibre except specific target pistols are evil here. If you didn't have the required permit, before the long since past cut off date, you can't have one.