FN Browning Portugal Hi-Power 9mm Luger 4 5/8″ Semi-Auto Pistol, 1993
SOLD FOR: $1375
LSB#: 210907BW53
Make: Browning; Made by FN in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal
Model: Hi Power
Serial Number: 245NX84771
Year of Manufacture: 1993 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.htm)
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine and Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
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. 9mm LUGER” and “245NX84771”. The front strap is marked “245NX84771”. The right bow of the trigger guard is marked with a Belgian proof. The right side of the barrel lug is marked with a “* / A” inspection mark and a Belgian proof mark and the bottom is marked “3” in a hexagon. The bottom flat of the firing pin housing has a Belgian proof and “3” in a hexagon.
Barrel Length: 4 5/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade atop a base that is dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a Type 2 “V”-notch tangent sight in a base integral to the slide. The arm graduates from “50” to “500” meters.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels. The grips show some little nicks and scratches on the smooth border of the right panel. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some very faint fouling in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some infrequently scattered light nicks and scratches throughout. There is some light surface oxidation on the grip straps. There are some light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The pistol has an ambidextrous frame mounted safety. There is hardly any notable play between the slide and frame. 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 its original grey Browning hard case with a 10-round magazine and a manual.
Our Assessment: This is a Browning Hi-Power manufactured in Belgium and assembled in Portugal in 1995. Hi-Power pistols have a reputation for being high quality and are highly sought after for their collectability and practical defense use as well. This is a beautiful pistol with about 96% of its original finish in about Fine-Plus condition. The bore is bright and the trigger is light and crisp. Please see our photos and good luck!