Sidearms & Scatterguns Always wanted one of these little guys...

[sirhrmechanic]

Found this Gem at a local gun show today for <$350. Looks unfired with just a bit of pocket (purse?) wear!

Baby Browning, I think it's a pre-war non-import model based on the safety lever.

Watch for scale... these really are tiny!

Any other Baby Browning fans out there?

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[lash]

Very nice! I can’t say that I’m familiar with them, but absolutely would get one if I saw it at a reasonable price. Good catch.

 

[Sgt47]

Congrats! My mouse gun is a Keltec P32. Concealment definitely isn't a problem with either and I guess they're better than nothing in a pinch.

 

[Downtown]

Yes, I have one but yours is much nicer. My example has most of the finish worn off the side it laid on for years in a glove box. It's condition is a twin of a Ruger Bearcat that rode along side it in a elderly relatives vehicle for decades.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I’ve had 2 in my day and always seems to trade/sell them off. The first one I bought, the guy tried to tell me it was a Colt 1925 and just had the wrong grips on it. I just smiled and said, oh well here’s your money thanks. Had a chance to get another a few weeks ago but didn’t. I cut my teeth on old pocket pistols and used to have a ton of skulls models.

 

[Bigfatcock]

It needs ivory grips.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

It needs ivory grips.

Thinking I might get it engraved, too.... ;-)

Sirhr

 

[Deleted member 113831]

I carried a "baby" Browning for a bit as a pocket gun for a bit. Then I transitioned to a really neat model 1908 "baby" Colt.

Then I came across a brand new Seecamp. I carried that for 10 years until a good friend offered money I couldn't refuse.

Now I carry a Ruger LCP for the days a pocket gun is desirable. It is a step up in caliber and works flawlessly, but I do miss my Seecamp.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I carried a "baby" Browning for a bit as a pocket gun for a bit. Then I transitioned to a really neat model 1908 "baby" Colt.

Then I came across a brand new Seecamp. I carried that for 10 years until a good friend offered money I couldn't refuse.

Now I carry a Ruger LCP for the days a pocket gun is desirable. It is a step up in caliber and works flawlessly, but I do miss my Seecamp.

I have an LCP and a little Glock 380 that are both superior. And a Walther PPK .32 that is a work of art. But not as compact. I don’t trust hammerless pistols in my pocket with a round chambered! Even good ones!

Cheers, Sirhr

 

[Do-nothing]

I've seen one. Very, very nice. Enjoy!

 

[clcustom1911]

Found this Gem at a local gun show today for <$350. Looks unfired with just a bit of pocket (purse?) wear!

Baby Browning, I think it's a pre-war non-import model based on the safety lever.

Watch for scale... these really are tiny!

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Any other Baby Browning fans out there?

Cheers,

Sirhr

I got me one of the FN versions....

 

[pmclaine]

Got these two from stepdad...

I think his father may have used this in WWI as a backup. It's called a "Dictator" model...

It's a heavy hunk of iron for a pocket gun. I read that it apparently has some design features that influenced the P38 design.

The Bernadelli appears to be later design. I don't think think it works, seems striker is fouled or something...

 

[BytorJr]

I carried a "baby" Browning for a bit as a pocket gun for a bit. Then I transitioned to a really neat model 1908 "baby" Colt.

Then I came across a brand new Seecamp. I carried that for 10 years until a good friend offered money I couldn't refuse.

Now I carry a Ruger LCP for the days a pocket gun is desirable. It is a step up in caliber and works flawlessly, but I do miss my Seecamp.

Did you have the LWS32 or a 380?

Amazing how much CC options for pocket carry have changed in 20 years. Even the last 10. Rohhbaugh used to be the only real pocket 9 other than say a Colt Pocket 9. But now the P365 is almost as small, but not as lightweight.

 

[Deleted member 113831]

Did you have the LWS32 or a 380?

Amazing how much CC options for pocket carry have changed in 20 years. Even the last 10. Rohhbaugh used to be the only real pocket 9 other than say a Colt Pocket 9. But now the P365 is almost as small, but not as lightweight.

I had the original LWS 32 caliber.

Remington bought Rohrbaugh and produced thier version ( RM380 ). They made it out of steel instead of titanium and chambered it in 380.

They can be found for cheap, because they didn't sell. I bought one for my wife and have been very impressed with it. It has eaten everything I've given it. It's a little big for a pocket gun these days, but I like it.

 

[BytorJr]

For a 380 I would agree it’s a bit large. I know lots of folks went the Ruger route (sorry i could not help myself) but having shot the LCP vs Kahr 380 the little Kahr is a really soft shooter. I had ZERO break in issues except when I was curious if the whole must slingshot it was true...that it is. That’s as micro as I go now.

 

[Mike Casselton]

It needs ivory grips.

Okay, mine is American made, and stainless steel.
It's got proper pimp grips on it too.

I totally agree that a nice blued one would look great with ivory.

$85 OTD nine years ago. Couldn't pass that up.

If you find one that needs some TLC, might I suggest letting Gary Reeder do the blueing.

He did a nice refinish on this pitted 41 Mag Ruger.

I might send off my old Shilen DGA to have him make it pretty again.