Fabrique Nationale High Power WaA140 4.75″ Barrel Single Action 9mm Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
LSB#: WY250412MF001
Make: Fabrique Nationale (FN), German Occupation
Model: High Power
Serial Number: 12621a
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1941–1944, German WWII Occupation Production, C&R Eligible
Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Magazine Fed
Markings: The left side of the slide and frame are marked with the German Waffenamt “WaA140” acceptance stamps, denoting German military inspection during WWII occupation. The right side of the slide, frame, and barrel are marked with the matching serial number “12621a”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “MP”. There are no import marks.
Barrel Length: 4.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a dovetailed u-notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece hard wood checkered panels. There are scattered light scratches and wear to the checkering from use. No cracks or major losses are present. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 13-round magazine is included, showing standard handling wear and patina, in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore but there is stubborn fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its original wartime blued finish. There is thinning on the grip straps, along the high edges, and on the front of the slide. Light operational wear is visible on the barrel hood and frame rails. Scattered small nicks, handling marks, and oxidation spots are present throughout. The Waffenamt markings are clear and legible, as are the serial numbers. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. Overall, this pistol rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This FN High Power is a desirable German-occupation example produced during World War II. The WaA140 Waffenamt acceptance stamps clearly identify it as a military-issued pistol for N@zi Germany, manufactured at the Fabrique Nationale factory in Belgium while under occupation. These pistols were issued to elite German units including the Waffen-SS and paratroopers due to their high capacity and rugged reliability.
Its wartime features, including the simplified fixed sights and blued finish, highlight Germany’s push for streamlined armament production during the height of the war. The presence of all matching serial numbers and intact Waffenamt stamps makes this a particularly appealing piece for collectors of WWII military sidearms.
Whether you’re a historical collector, reenactor, or simply someone who appreciates the High Power’s significance, this pistol bridges FN’s legacy with the darker chapters of European wartime manufacturing. Its authenticity and character make it a highly collectible and historically potent sidearm. Please see our High Quality photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.
