Where is the gun that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Where is the gun that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

A gun that toppled the world into war, used in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28 1914, will be unveiled today at the Imperial War Museum.

Who actually started ww1?

World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918.

Why was Archduke Ferdinand so important?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo is considered the most immediate cause of World War I.

Why is Germany blamed for WW1?

Germany is to blame for starting World War I because they were the first country to declare war before any other country. So overall Germany did not only start the war but they also influenced another country that was apart of their alliance (Austria-Hungary) to fight with another country (Serbia).

What was the size of the FN Model 1910?

FN Model 1922 7.65mm. A variant of the Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. This was a larger model with a longer barrel (113 mm), slide extension, and a longer grip frame to accommodate an extra two rounds. This model was aimed at military and police contracts and many examples were produced for various agencies.

Is the Browning FN 1910 a postwar model?

It is indeed postwar and looks like a postwar FN 1910. I am not sure what you find odd about it? Also FN’s are referred to as Model 1910s, collectors often refer to the BAC (Browning Arms Company) marked ones as Model 1955, although that was never a factory designation.

What was the FN Model 1922 7.65mm called?

FN Model 1922 7.65mm A variant of the Model 1910 was known variously as the Model 1922 or 1910/22. This was a larger model with a longer barrel (113 mm), slide extension, and a longer grip frame to accommodate an extra two rounds. This model was aimed at military and police contracts and many examples were produced for various agencies.

Where was the FN Model 1910 semi automatic pistol made?

The FN Model 1910 was initially designed for the Kingdom of Serbia. In 1913, a purchase order for 235, Model 1910 semi automatic pistols was made by the Serbian National Army.