6/15/2023 0 Comments Browning date codeThis handgun was developed for the Swiss Police and Army to replace the Sig Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (not Sig-Sauer) model P210. The Sig-Sauer made Browning BDA series has all the features of the Sig-Sauer P220 early version. Design Features of the Browning BDA/Sig-Sauer P220 The RP that follows shows that this particular handgun was manufactured in 1977. The Browning BDA 45 shown in the photographs has a production series number starting with 395. ![]() On the right side of the slide is the serial number. The handgrips have Browning on the right side only. The Browning version has the sides of the slides polished and blued. 45ACP was a modification of the Sig-Sauer Model P220. Production Origin of the Browning BDA Large Handguns This gun was designed and manufactured in many models by Browning until 1999. They called this model the Browning Hi-power BDA. In 1983 Browning was preparing a gun for submission to the USA XM-9 handgun trials. 380 ACP caliber as the Browning BDA 380 which was manufactured by Beretta in Italy. These guns were made in Germany by Sig-Sauer. ![]() ![]() The large frame handgun was made in three calibers 9x 19mm Parabellum (9mm NATO). These guns came in two frame sizes from two different makers. In 1977 Browning introduced four models of their Browning BDA ( Browning Double Action) handgun. 45 ACP Caliber Left side showing Browning Branding.
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