FN Browning Hi-Power T-Series 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Tangent Sights, C&R

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Make: Browning, Made by FN in Belgium

Model: Hi-Power

Serial Number: T254792

Year of Manufacture: 1968 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html)

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Detachable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The barrel at the port is marked “CAL. 9m/m P” with a “E / LG / *” in a crowned oval proof mark, “* / W” inspection mark, and “lion / PV” proof mark. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The right front of the trigger guard is marked with a “PV / perron” in a crowned oval proof mark. The left front side of the trigger guard is marked “S”. The firing pin housing on the underside of the slide is marked with a “PV / perron” in a crowned oval proof mark and several small factory marks. The sides of the barrel lug have several small factory marks.

Barrel Length: 4 5/8”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tapered blade with a serrated rear face that is dovetailed to a boss on the top of the slide. The rear sight is a type 2 tangent sight that graduates from 50 to 500.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels. There are just a couple light marks on the smooth borders of each. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Fine-Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. There is a small amount of minor fouling in the grooves

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is light thinning on most of the leading edges. The front strap has a small patch of light freckled oxidation. There are some sparsely scattered tiny nicks and faint scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a frame mounted safety and the round hammer has a half cock safety position. This pistol still has a functioning magazine disconnect and the trigger pull is crisp. The slide is tight on the frame with hardly any notable play. 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 zipper case with red interior and with a single 13-round magazine. Please note, no magazine will be included for purchasers who reside where it cannot be legally transferred.

Our Assessment: The Browning Hi-Power is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun. 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 is a Browning Hi-Power that was made by FN in Belgium in 1968 . It is a “T-Series” Hi-Power, with the serial prefix used only from late 1964 until 1969. This pistol is equipped with tangent sights making this a highly desirable collection piece. The pistol is in Fine condition with about 95% of its metal finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. It comes with a black Browning zipper case and a single 13-round magazine. Between being a T-series and this pistol’s high condition, this will make a great addition to any collection and could still serve as a great shooter, today. Please see our photos and good luck!