FN Browning Belgian Hi-Power 9mm Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1982
SOLD FOR: $1425
LSB#: 210923SS07
Make: Browning; Made by FN in Belgium
Model: Hi Power
Serial Number: 245PY05324
Year of Manufacture: 1982 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html)
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
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 NATIONALE HERSTAL”. The barrel is marked “CAL. 9mm L. / 245PY05324”. The front strap is marked “245PY05324”. The right bow of the trigger guard is marked with a Belgian proof and an inspector’s mark, the left is marked “W”. The right side of the barrel lug is marked with a “* / M” inspection mark and a Belgian proof mark and the left side with some small factory markings. The bottom of the firing pin housing is marked with a Belgian proof, inspection mark, and small factory markings.
Barrel Length: 4 5/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade that is fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch leaf that is dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels. The grips show only light handling wear with sharp checkering. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion in the grooves near the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a faint scuff on the front strap. There are a couple faint scratches on the right side of the slide at the rear. The serrations are sharp. The action has faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are clean. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The magazine disconnect is present and functional. There is slight play between the slide and frame. 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 Browning soft case with a single 13-round magazine and a manual. Please note, no magazine will be included where prohibited by law.
Our Assessment: The Browning Hi-Power is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun available in the 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. It was based on a design by American firearms inventor John Browning, and completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Herstal, Belgium. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. FN Herstal initially named the design the “High Power”, which alludes to the 13-round magazine capacity, almost twice that of other designs at the time, such as the Luger or Colt M1911. This example was manufactured in Belgium in 1982. The commercial Hi Powers carry a reputation for being quality made pistols that perform well and are also sought after for their collector value. This beautiful example retains about 98% of its original finish and is in about Fine-Excellent condition. The bore is bright and the trigger breaks crisp. Please see our photos and good luck!