Your FN was not imported by Browning, and falls outside their serial number range. Since all the pistols were made in the FN factory, regardless of rollmark, the codes should be the same. That pistol should have been made towards the end of the 69-75 timeframe, and sold outside North America.
Someone more knowledgeable then I on FN markings will be needed to narrow it down.
I was looking at mine -- a BHP that has a serial number of T-263XXX. I can't find that on the Browning list; have I mis-interpreted -- or simply misreading what is written?
Mine is one of the earlier ones, with the tiny (non-ambi) old-style safeties [not shown], since upgraded. The sight shown is NOT a factory sight, although it does look like one shown in the Browning User's Manual.)
It has tangent sights, a shoulder stock socket, and an external extractor.
I also see a Belgian proof mark. We can say it's a post '62 military gun not for North America. If I had to guess at this point I'd say early 70's.
Cast, Look for the Belgian Date and inspector codes. On my FN's they are stamped on the bottom of the slide (disconnector rail) and on the heel of the butt. (they might be in cursive) Then you should be able to narrow it down further. Also if there are any other proofs or stamps that might help folks out.
Cast: Your FN branded Tangent/Slotted "T" is commercial production from late '70/early '71...detailed examination of the various FN Factory Part Dates Codes would likely narrow it down...
Walt: Your "T" is likely '69, and again...detailed examination of the various FN Factory Part Dates Codes would likely narrow it down as well...
The Browning website is notoriously problematic...
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