Browning Hi-Power C-Series 9mm 4.7” Semi Auto Pistol & Mag, MFD 1976
SOLD FOR: $1,150.00
LSB#: WY250401NP005
Make: FN/Browning
Model: Hi-Power C-Series
Serial#: 76C10379
Year of Manufacture: 1974 C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer Single Action with Detachable Magazine.
Markings: The slide is marked, “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN,UTAH & MONTREAL, P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The serial number is marked on the front strap, barrel and slide. The barrel is marked, “CAL.9mm Luger”. There are small Belgian proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 4.7”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is sliding tangent V-notch fixed to the slide marked out to 500.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol includes 1 x 13 round magazine in Excellent Condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece, checkered walnut grips with red interiors screwed to the frame. There is light handling wear. The checkering is very 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 bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is smooth and shiny. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are faint handling marks throughout. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. Overall the pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide action is smooth. The trigger is crisp. 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 includes one 13 round magazine.
Our Assessment: This Browning Hi-Power C-Series pistol, manufactured in Belgium in 1976, is a superb example of one of the most iconic and influential semi-automatic handguns of the 20th century. Designed by John Browning and completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN, the Hi-Power was among the first double-stack 9mm pistols, offering high capacity, excellent ergonomics, and outstanding reliability. The C-Series, produced during Browning’s golden era of commercial production, is especially prized for its high polish blue finish, clean lines, and classic walnut grips. This example is in Excellent condition, retaining about 99% of its factory-polished blue finish with only faint signs of handling. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, rating 9.5/10, and the mechanics are smooth and crisp. The serial number is correctly matched across the slide, barrel, and frame, and the pistol bears the expected Belgian proofs. The checkered walnut grips are equally impressive—clean and sharply defined, with no chips or cracks. The sliding tangent rear sight, adjustable to 500 meters, is a hallmark of early Hi-Power military and commercial models, adding both collectible and functional value.
For collectors of classic handguns, fans of FN craftsmanship, or anyone seeking a historically significant 9mm, this 1976 Browning Hi-Power is a standout. Its beautiful condition, correct features, and C&R eligibility make it a valuable addition to any firearms collection. Whether displayed, preserved, or carefully fired, this pistol represents the pinnacle of postwar European pistol design and a timeless piece of firearm history. -R.E.
