T-Series Browning Hi-Power 9mm 4.7” Semi Auto Pistol & Holster, 1960s
SOLD FOR: $1,038.00
LSB#: LSB260411RH011
Make: FN Herstal, Belgium Imported By Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial#: T258741
Year of Manufacture: 1964 – 1969 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer Single Action with Detachable Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the Browning rollmark and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. The frame is marked with the serial number, “T258741”. The barrel hood is marked, “CAL 9m/mP”. There are several Belgian proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 4.7”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a half moon blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a V-notch dovetailed to the back of the slide.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol includes 1 x 13 round magazine in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece checkered wood panels with red interiors. There are a few minor compressions throughout. The checkering is 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 very bright, 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: This pistol retains about 60% of its metal finish. Most of the pistol has a mild brown patina forming throughout. There are light handling marks throughout. The action has minimal wear. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. Overall the pistol is in Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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, leather holster.
Our Assessment: The Browning T-Series Hi-Power is among the most sought-after commercial variants of the legendary FN Hi-Power pistol. Manufactured during the 1960s, T-Series pistols represent a period of exceptionally high-quality Belgian production and are widely regarded by collectors as some of the finest commercial Hi-Powers ever assembled. The design itself traces its lineage to John Moses Browning and Dieudonné Saive, becoming one of the most influential military and commercial pistols of the 20th century. Chambered in 9mm Luger, the Hi-Power combined excellent ergonomics, proven reliability, and a then-revolutionary high-capacity magazine design that would influence countless future service pistols. This example retains approximately 60% of its original polished blue finish, now developing a pleasing and uniform brown patina across much of the metal surface. The bore remains excellent, showing bright surfaces and sharp rifling with only minor fouling present, supporting its 9 out of 10 rating. Particularly desirable are the original red-backed walnut grip panels, which remain in excellent condition with sharp checkering and only minor handling impressions. The pistol is accompanied by an original 13-round magazine and a leather holster, further complementing its presentation.
Altogether, this T-Series Hi-Power represents an honest and attractive collector-grade example of one of the most desirable commercial Hi-Power variants ever produced. The combination of Belgian manufacture, T-series production, original red-backed grips, and attractive age-developed patina gives the pistol considerable collector appeal despite finish loss. More than half a century after its manufacture, the Browning Hi-Power remains one of the most elegant and influential handgun designs ever produced and a cornerstone of any serious military or commercial pistol collection. -R.E.