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17thfabn · 10-25-2007, 06:51 PM

BillP, the Germans captured the FN factory in Belgium that made the P35. They continued production for the Germans during the War. I believe the S.S. got the bulk of the Browning/ FN P35 production.

The Allies made the same gun in Canada during the war, for use by British and Commonwealth forces.

Even today the P35 is used by many armies.

The FN P35 would be a better choice for the German, since 9mm ammo would readily available.

10-25-2007, 06:51 PM	#12
17thfabn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: North bank of the mighty Ohio River Posts: 847	Re: AH: need to know about first generation 1911 ACPs BillP, the Germans captured the FN factory in Belgium that made the P35. They continued production for the Germans during the War. I believe the S.S. got the bulk of the Browning/ FN P35 production. The Allies made the same gun in Canada during the war, for use by British and Commonwealth forces. Even today the P35 is used by many armies. The FN P35 would be a better choice for the German, since 9mm ammo would readily available. __________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world!" Albert Einstein "The opportunist thinks of me and today. The statesman thinks of us and tomorrow." Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. President & Five Star General. Rock and Roll forever, rap, hip hop and disco never!