Inglis Chinese No.1 Mk.1* Hi-Power 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol, Shoulder Stock
SOLD FOR: $1,715.00
LSB#: LSB250822BL052
Make: Inglis, Canada. Contracted By China
Model: Hi Power Mk. 1*
Serial#: 3CH9931
Year of Manufacture: Circa, 1944 – 1945 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
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, “MK.I* / BROWNING FN 9MM / INGLIS CANADA”. The right side of the slide is marked with the serial number. The frame is marked with the serial, “3CH9931” and an import mark under the slide stop. The slide and barrel are matched. The hammer is marked, “II”. There are several small Canadian proofs throughout. The shoulder stock is marked, “S.A. LTD. 1945” on the left side, and “MADE IN CANADA” on the right”. There are several small station marks and proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 4.75”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a serrated triangular post dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a V-notch tangent leaf sight pinned to the slide marked out to 500.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece checkered plastic panels. There are scratches, nicks, and scuffs throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering has lightly worn peaks in spots. There is a stock dovetail in the back of the grip frame. Overall, the grips are in Fair to Good condition. The shoulder stock is in Very Good condition with only light handling wear.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 13rd 9mm Magazine in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling is pronounced. There is light to moderate erosion in the bore along with stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6.5/10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 40% of its metal finish. The leading edges have heavy wear and thinning. There are heavy spots of thinning and light patina throughout. There are scratches and nicks throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled, the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this Hi-Power pistol is in Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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 one Magazine, original shoulder stock.
Our Assessment: This Inglis Hi-Power Mk. I* is a scarce and highly collectible wartime pistol produced under Canadian contract for Chinese Nationalist forces during World War II. Manufactured at the John Inglis Company in Toronto between 1944 and 1945, these Hi-Powers were part of a special Chinese military order for modern sidearms. Due to the nature of the contract, many examples like this one are marked with “CH” prefixes, tangent rear sights, slotted grip frames, and issued with wooden shoulder stocks—reflecting the original design specs drawn up for dual pistol/carbine use in the field. This particular example, serial number 3CH9931, retains those key contract features, including a dovetailed frame slot and a 500-meter adjustable tangent rear sight. The pistol shows honest, combat-era wear, retaining about 40% of its parkerized finish with thinning on edges, scattered patina, and visible handling marks throughout. The bore is gray with visible rifling, light erosion, and rates 6.5/10—representative of use in wartime or postwar service environments. Mechanically, the pistol still functions correctly and maintains its original magazine disconnect. The grip panels show wear but are solid, and the serials are matching across slide, frame, and barrel. Most notably, this pistol includes its original Canadian-manufactured wooden shoulder stock, clearly marked “S.A. LTD. 1945” and “MADE IN CANADA”—an uncommon and desirable addition that greatly increases its historical and collector value.
This Inglis Hi-Power is a living artifact from a unique Allied wartime alliance and reflects one of the few instances of North American Hi-Power production during World War II. For collectors of military pistols, Chinese contract weapons, or Hi-Power variants, this pistol with its original stock represents a rare opportunity to acquire a historically rich and complete set that tells the story of WWII’s global reach and shifting alliances. -R.E.
