Browning / Sig Sauer BDA history

[Wiley-X]

I hate to be a nit picker. Okay, I love being a nit picker.

It's "Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft."

In 1977, Browning contracted with Sig Sauer to produce the gun. It became known as the Browning Double Action or BDA. Browning produced these guns until 1980,

Browning never produced these guns, they merely imported them. Sauer in Germany always made them. Just like FN makes the High Power.

[7998]

I hate to be a nit picker. Okay, I love being a nit picker.

It's "Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft."

To bad the statute of limitations has long ago expired.
Is it just me or is there a conspiracy to bump up years old threads lately?

[1blindref]

I hate to be a nit picker. Okay, I love being a nit picker.

It's "Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft."



Browning never produced these guns, they merely imported them. Sauer in Germany always made them. Just like FN makes the High Power.

You are correct - good catch.
I had it backwards. Sig contracted with Browning to import the gun - not produce it. I fixed my original post along with the correct spelling of "Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft"

To bad the statute of limitations has long ago expired.
Is it just me or is there a conspiracy to bump up years old threads lately?

no shit - I thought I was having deja vu.

[vandy4]

To bad the statute of limitations has long ago expired.
Is it just me or is there a conspiracy to bump up years old threads lately?

Yeah, that's my fault...sorry. I was surfing the net last night for more info on my latest piece and I stumbled across this thread. However, thanks for the info! Now to continue the research on my all matching SS Luger.

[1blindref]

Yeah, that's my fault...sorry. I was surfing the net last night for more info on my latest piece and I stumbled across this thread. However, thanks for the info! Now to continue the research on my all matching SS Luger.

No problem Vandy, no need to be sorry. I was surprised to see this thread back up top.
Do you have any pictures of your BDA?
If so, show that thing off!!

[Rezin777]

Yeah, that's my fault...sorry. I was surfing the net last night for more info on my latest piece and I stumbled across this thread. However, thanks for the info! Now to continue the research on my all matching SS Luger.

Hey, I for one am glad you brought this thread back from the depths. I enjoyed reading about this interesting gun. I haven't found a SIG that fits my hands yet, but I certainly love looking at them.

[vandy4]

Here you go...

[1blindref]

That's a nice BDA, Vandy.

It looks to be in great shape. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

[jethrodull]

1blindref, where did you see/find the HJ indication that told you the year? I have one of these in 9mm and would be interested in knowing more about mine. Got it from my grandfather when he passed. It sure shoots nicely. Any idea where I can find one of those user's manuals? Thanks. I'll try to post some pics too.
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[amigo]

your location says Florida ?

Thats because i have a place in Miami, but i dont live there, i live in Mexico, and in Mexico as a civilian you can only register .22, .25, .32, .380 and 38sp for handguns!

The gun is registered to my fathers name (he is air force-retired), and i guess it will stay that way forever, until the law changes!

Here are a couple of pics of my baby!