1977: Browning company is acquired by Fabrique Nationale (FN). 1987: US Repeating Arms Co. is purchased from the owners.

Who owns Browning Arms now?

Herstal Group FN Herstal Browning Arms Company/Parent organizations

When did Browning start making guns?

1879 Inventive as a child, Browning made his first gun at the age of 13 in his fathers gun shop. In 1879 he patented a self-cocking single-shot rifle, which he and his brother Matthew sold to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

Is Heckler and Koch a good gun?

Key point: Germany does it again with this well-made and respected weapon. Designed and is manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany, the Heckler & Koch VP9 pistol is touted as one of the most durable, reliable handguns in the world.