Video—I Have This Old Gun: Baby Browning Pistol

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posted on December 30, 2018
Though not released until after the great man's death, the Baby Browning is arguably one of John Moses Browning's most innovative designs. Long in the shadow of his more popular creations, such as the M1911 and the Colt 1903 Pocket Hamerless, this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV takes an in-depth look at this history and design of the Baby Browning: the vest pocket of all vest pockets.

Additional Reading:
Sorting Out the Littlest Brownings
The Other Great Guns of John Moses Browning
Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless
A Look Back at the Colt 1908 (Model N) Vest Pocket Pistol


For all-new "I Have This Old Gun" segments, tune into American Rifleman TV Wednesday nights on Outdoor Channel.







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