FN Browning Portugal Hi-Power Practical .40 S&W Semi-Auto Pistol & Box 1995

SOLD FOR: $1,031.66

WOA#: WY240520KE004

Make: Browning, Made by FN in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal

Model: Hi-Power Practical Model

Serial Number: 2W5NV54334

Year of Manufacture: 1995 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html)

Caliber: .40 S&W

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.”. The right side of the slide is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM / ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL”. The barrel is marked “CAL 40 S & W”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and the right side of the trigger guard bow is marked with a Belgian proof.

Barrel Length: 4 5/8”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall, serrated, ramped blade dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a Millett square notch adjustable for windage and elevation, dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered rubber Pachmayr Signature grips with Browning Buck Mark medallions. The main piece wraps around the front strap and secures the back strap piece. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no rips or tears. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Silver Chrome Frame, Black Epoxy Slide

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action has minor operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool-marked with strong slots. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The disconnect safety is present and functional. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a gray plastic Browning box with serial-matching label, paperwork including manual, and a total of two 10-round magazines with Pachmayr checkered rubber basepads.

Our Assessment: The Browning Hi-Power is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun available in the 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. It was based on a design by American firearms inventor John Browning and completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Herstal, Belgium. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. FN Herstal initially named the design the “High Power”, which alludes to the 13-round magazine capacity, almost twice that of other designs at the time, such as the Luger or Colt M1911. This example is a beautiful Hi-Power Practical Model pistol from FN Browning manufactured in 1995 and assembled in Portugal. This is a truly gorgeous pistol. The juxtaposition of the silver chrome frame and the black epoxy slide gives a sharp appearance. Even better, it is equipped with adjustable sights that were offered as a different option from the fixed sights. It has been well kept over the past 29 years. Any lucky bidder would be privileged to win this one. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud