FN Browning Hi-Power 9mm 4 5/8″ Silver Chrome Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1981
SOLD FOR: $1360.99
LSB#: 210418FW18
Make: Browning, Made by FN in Belgium
Model: Hi Power Silver Chrome Finish
Serial Number: 245PZ80513
Year of Manufacture: 1981 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html)
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine with Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.”. The right side of the slide is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM / BY FABRIQUE HERSTAL”. The bottom flat of the firing pin housing is marked with an inspector’s mark, various factory marks, and “513”. The barrel is marked “CAL. 9m/mL / 245PZ80513”. The right front of the trigger guard and the right side of the barrel lug are marked with a Belgian proof and an inspector’s mark. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with various factory marks.
Barrel Length: 4 5/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall rear sloping serrated blade integral to a base that is fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch that is adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece Signature Model Pachmayr checkered black rubber with a back strap piece and a main piece that envelops the back strap and screws in over the top of the sides of the backstrap piece. The grips show handling wear and the checkering is sharp. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips rate in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Silver Chrome
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some very faint erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some light scratches on the top of the slide and the bottom of the dust cover. There are other light handling marks. The action has minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a black faux leather soft zipper case with a manual and a total of one 13-round Mec-Gar magazine that show some faint streaks of thinning from operational wear and rates in about Fine-Excellent condition. Please note, no magazine will be included for purchasers who reside where it cannot be legally transferred. The case shows no major imperfections nor rips or tears. There is some discoloration on the bottom side. The case rates in about Fine condition.