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John Moses Browning (January 23, 1855 – November 26, 1926) was an American firearm designer who developed many varieties of military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world.
- Jonathan Browning
He fathered 22 children and had two stepdaughters; prominent...
- Browning Arms Company
Browning Arms Company (originally John Moses and Matthew...
- Val A. Browning
His grandfather, Jonathan Browning, opened a gun shop in...
- John Browning (pianist)
John Browning (May 23, 1933 – January 26, 2003) was an...
- Jonathan Browning
John Browning (May 23, 1933 – January 26, 2003) was an American pianist known for his reserved, elegant style and sophisticated interpretations of Bach and Scarlatti and for his collaboration with the American composer Samuel Barber.
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols.
- 1911–present
- Colt Manufacturing Company
- United States
- Semi-automatic pistol
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John Moses Browning (January 23, 1855 – November 26, 1926) was an American firearm designer who developed many varieties of military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world.
Story by Emma Taylor. • 1mo • 2 min read. The evolution of modern warfare owes an immense debt to the ingenuity of one man: John Moses Browning. His weapon designs, which include the renowned...
Apr 12, 2024 · John Moses Browning (born January 23, 1855, Ogden, Utah, U.S.—died November 26, 1926, Herstal, Belgium) was an American designer of small arms and automatic weapons, best known for his commercial contributions to the Colt, Remington, and Winchester firms and for his military contributions to the U.S. and Allied armed forces.
Jan 30, 2003 · John Browning, a pianist whose trademarks were elegance and brilliant technique, died Sunday at his home in Sister Bay, Wis. He was 69. Browning died of heart failure, his agent, Shirley...