FN Browning Hi Power Mark III 9mm Luger 4 5/8″ Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1993

SOLD FOR: $1,030.00

WOA#: WY240607SH011

Make: Browning; Made by FN in Belgium and Assembled in Portugal

Model: Hi Power Mark III

Serial Number: 245NX59084

Year of Manufacture: 1993 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html)

Caliber: 9mm Luger

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 9mmLUGER / 245NX59084”. The front strap is marked “245NX59084”. 

Barrel Length: 4 5/8” 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white square on the rear face that is dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white rectangles that is dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.

Also included is a set of factory checkered and serrated black polymer panels. The factory grips have a little minor scuffing and a few light marks with well defined checkering. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the factory grips are in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Black Epoxy

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 some stubborn copper 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 shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The magazine disconnect is present. 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 Boyt zipper case with the original grips as described, manual, and a total of seven magazines, 5 Mec-Gar 13-round and two factory (made by Mec-Gar for Browning) 10-round magazines with ejection-assist springs. 

Our Assessment: The Mk III Hi Power made its debut in 1988. It retained the extended, ambidextrous thumb safeties seen on the Mk II, but the barrel bushing was nearly flush with the front of the slide. The Mark III has a great feature set: a receiver of machined steel with a black epoxy finish, a 4 5/8″ barrel, and high profile fixed sights. This example was manufactured in 1993. This is a beautiful pistol with about 98% of its original finish in about Excellent condition. The trigger is crisp. It comes with seven magazines and a soft case to get you started. Please see our photos and good luck!

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