Belgium Mk. III FN Hi-Power Practical .40 S&W 4.7” Pistol & Mag, MFD 1995

Belgium Mk. III FN Hi-Power Practical .40 S&W 4.7” Pistol & Mag, MFD 1995

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SOLD FOR: $1,000.00

LSB#: WY250408JB008

Make: Browning FN Herstal Belgium/Portugal

Model: Hi-Power Practical Mk.III

Serial#: 2W5NV54334

Year of Manufacture: 1995

Caliber: .40 S&W

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer, Single Action, Fed with Detachable Magazine with Magazine Disconnect.

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked, “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTSAL BELGIQUE”. The right side is marked, “MADE IN BELGIUM ASSEMBALED IN PORTUGAL”. All serialized parts are matched. There are various Belgian proofs throughout.

Barrel Length: 4.7”

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade dovetailed to the slide, the rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are single-piece wrap around checkered rubber panels. There is no handling wear. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition. 

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 10rd .40 S&W magazines in Excellent condition. Both magazines have an ejector tab.

Type of Finish: Blued, Chrome

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is very bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10. 

Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are faint handling and storage marks throughout. The screw heads are sharp, the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this Hi-Power pistol is in Excellent condition.  

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide action is smooth. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Has magazine disconnect.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of two  Magazines, original hard case, paperwork.

Our Assessment: The FN Hi-Power Practical Mk. III in .40 S&W is a rare and desirable variant of the legendary Browning Hi-Power platform. Manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium and assembled in Portugal, the Practical model was introduced to offer a more modernized, competition- and defense-oriented version of the classic single-action pistol. Chambered in .40 S&W, this model was built with a beefier slide and frame to handle the higher pressures of the round, making it one of the few Hi-Power variants not chambered in 9mm. The two-tone finish (matte black slide with a chrome or silver-colored frame) and wraparound rubber grips provide both durability and enhanced control. This 1995 example is in excellent condition, retaining about 99% of its original finish with only faint handling and storage marks. The bore is pristine—bright with sharp rifling and no erosion—rating a perfect 10/10. All serialized parts match, and the pistol includes two 10-round magazines, both equipped with ejector tabs. The action functions correctly, with a smooth slide and crisp single-action trigger. It includes the original hard case and factory paperwork, rounding out a highly collectible and functional package.

For collectors of Hi-Power variants or shooters looking for a more powerful, refined version of a classic, this FN Hi-Power Practical in .40 S&W is a standout. It’s ideal for defensive use, range shooting, or as a highlight in any Browning or FN collection. With its limited production and excellent condition, this pistol is both a practical shooter and a valuable collectible. -R.E.