John Moses Browning invented this rifle in 1914. It is the FN Model that is seen in his hands in numerous photographs. This design was sold in America by Browning as well as Remington, neither of which kept the original lines of the FN from 1914. While it is basically the same rifle internally, externally the stock lines of the FN is the only rifle of the three that copied the original stock lines and design. This example is the early FN Model manufactured in Belgium. The offered rifle retains virtually all of the expertly restored blue finish. It is a takedown with blued finish and light European round knob stock with fire blue buttplate. Rifle is loaded through the magazine. This rifle comes in its original two piece box numbered to the gun, and even the box is in near mint condition. While the Brownings and Remingtons are readily available in this country, few of the original European models are found in the United States, and almost never found with their original box. Accompanied by a copy of an original booklet, all written in German, and a Browning instruction packet that came with an American gun. All writing on the box is in German with the exception of the printed end label, which lists this as a Grade A1 Automatic Rifle by serial number. Serial Number-165860; Manufacturer-FN; Model-Model A; Caliber-.22 rimfire; Barrel Length-19-1/2"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic;