Canadian Inglis No.2 Mk. 1* Browning Hi-Power 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol, C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,120.00
LSB#: LSB260407TM001
Make: Inglis, Canada
Model: Hi Power Mk. 1*
Serial#: 5T2446
Year of Manufacture: Circa, 1940s / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer, Single Action, Fed with Detachable Magazine with Magazine Disconnect
Markings: The right side of the barrel, frame, and slide is marked, “5T2446”. The left side of the slide is marked, “MK.1* BROWNING FN 9MM HP / INGLIS CANADA.”.
Barrel Length: 4.7”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a serrated triangular post dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is integral to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece checkered plastic panels. There are scratches and small nicks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering has lightly worn peaks. There is a lanyard loop on the left side of the frame. Overall, the grips are in Good + condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 13rd 9mm Magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black Enamel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are light scratches and chips in the enamel. The action has light to moderate wear. The screw heads are lightly tooled, the pins are lightly damaged. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this Hi-Power pistol is in Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide action is smooth. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of one Magazine.
Our Assessment: The Canadian Inglis No.2 Mk.1* Hi-Power is one of the most historically significant variants of the legendary Browning Hi-Power pistol. Produced by John Inglis & Company in Toronto during World War II, these pistols were manufactured to support Allied military requirements at a time when demand for reliable service sidearms was at its highest. Based on the proven Browning-Saive design, the Inglis Hi-Power combined excellent ergonomics, reliability, and a high-capacity magazine, making it one of the most influential military handguns of the 20th century. The No.2 Mk.1* configuration was intended primarily for Commonwealth service and omitted the tangent rear sight and shoulder stock provisions found on some earlier contract pistols. This example retains approximately 90% of its original black enamel finish with scattered handling marks, chips, and wear consistent with military service. The matching numbered barrel, slide, and frame significantly enhance its collector appeal. The grip panels remain in good plus condition with honest service wear and no structural damage. The pistol retains its military magazine disconnect and lanyard loop, features characteristic of its original service configuration.
Altogether, this Inglis No.2 Mk.1* represents an authentic wartime military Hi-Power produced during one of the most important periods of Allied arms production. Its matching numbered major components, Canadian wartime manufacture, and original military configuration make it a desirable example for collectors of World War II military sidearms. The Inglis Hi-Power remains one of the most recognizable and historically important military pistols ever produced and continues to occupy an important place in military firearms collecting. -R.E.