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The development of the barrel-to-frame angle in handguns — focus on semi-automatic pistols (John M. Browning reference models)

Posted on October 9, 2025 by J. Molzahn-Schultze

Abstract. This technical article examines John Browning’s design decisions regarding the geometry between the barrel (bore axis) and the grip in early semi-automatic pistols and compares four key models: the FN 1900, Colt 1903 “Pocket Hammerless,” Colt 1911, and (as … Continue reading →

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