T-Series Browning Hi-Power 9mm 4.7” Tangent Sight Semi Auto Pistol, 1960s
SOLD FOR: $1,800.00
LSB#: LSB251002RS022
Make: FN Herstal, Belgium Imported By Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial#: T361994
Year of Manufacture: 1964 – 1969 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer Single Action with Detachable Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the Browning rollmark and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. The frame is marked with the serial number, “T361994”. The barrel hood is marked, “CAL 9m/mP”. There are several Belgian proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 4.7”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is serrated barleycorn blade dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a sliding tangent V-notch pinned to the slide. The sight is marked out to 500.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 3x 27rd extended magazines and 1x 13rd magazine all in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece checkered black plastic panels screwed to the frame. There are light scratches throughout. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Polished Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some light stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are faint handling marks throughout with light wear to the leading edges. The action has minimal wear. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. Overall the pistol is in Excellent 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. The rear of the frame is dovetailed.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: 4x Mags, carry bag, Browning soft case, surplus Canadian wood Hi-Power holster.
Our Assessment: This T-Series Browning Hi-Power comes from one of the most desirable production eras for the model, a period when FN’s craftsmanship and Browning’s American importation standards produced pistols with exceptional fit, finish, and mechanical refinement. The T-prefix guns of the 1960s reflect a transitional moment in Hi-Power history, bridging the earlier internal extractor configurations and the later MK-series updates while preserving the sleek, classic lines that made the design famous worldwide. The polished blue finish, tangent rear sight graduated to 500, and crisp machining marks all speak to FN’s high manufacturing quality during this period, offering a level of detail that many collectors consider the peak of commercial Hi-Power production. Chambered in 9mm Luger, the Hi-Power was originally designed under John Browning and completed by Dieudonné Saive as a high-capacity service pistol for modern military forces. Its 13-round staggered magazine established a new standard for sidearm capacity, and its mild recoil and natural pointability contributed to the model’s wide international adoption. This example’s very bright, sharp-rifled bore and excellent original finish indicate careful handling over its life, while the included extended magazines, original 13-round magazine, and accessories offer both period-correct appeal and practical value. The tangent rear sight adds another layer of collectibility, as these sights evoke the early military-contract Hi-Powers and provide a distinctive profile prized by enthusiasts.
Well-preserved T-Series Hi-Powers continue to attract strong collector interest due to their aesthetics, high build quality, and historical placement within FN’s production timeline. This pistol’s exceptional condition, lightly handled stocks, and overall integrity make it a standout representative of the classic Belgian-made era. With its desirable tangent sight configuration and polished blue finish, it captures the elegance and engineering that made the Hi-Power a global standard for decades. -R.E.
