By Nick Franssen The pistol that would eventually become known as the Browning Hi Power pistol started life as the P35. It was in its final stages of development. Only 4,913 Modle 1900s were ever manufactured. Compared to the Model 8s production run of nearly 70,000, thats more than 14 Model 8s for every 1 FN 1900. Mauser Rifles for sale and auction at GunsAmerica. Trending this week Mauser Rifles. Sell your Mauser Rifles for FREE todayModel, Price, Number Pictures Description Condition Unusual Chrome Finished PreWar Belgian Military Browning High Power M. 1935 Pistol with Holster. Everyone knows that John Moses Browning begat the 45ACP Colt 1911 and then later helped. Good as this first pistol was, however, it was never placed into production. John Browning had no sooner completed fabrication of the prototype when he surpassed it. G u n d i g es t april 2.