Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this renowned semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Browning Hi-Power!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 70C28117
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Ramped Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grip Panels
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power (P-35) is one of the 20th century’s most influential single-action, short-recoil semiautomatic pistols, born from John Browning’s late design work and perfected by Dieudonné Saive at FN Herstal. Engineered for reliability and controllability, the Hi-Power combined a slim, ergonomic grip that points naturally with a stout steel frame and a tilting-barrel lockup that tames recoil for a full-size 9×19mm pistol. It's real innovation for the era was the staggered-column double-stack magazine — typically 13 rounds — which dramatically increased firepower without producing an unwieldy profile. The pistol’s slide/frame geometry and robust construction produced a crisp, single-action trigger that, when properly tuned, rewards precise shooting; maintenance is straightforward, parts are durable, and the overall balance and sight radius make the design surprisingly accurate for its vintage. While many service and combat variants kept a low, snag-resistant sighting setup for duty use, the pistol’s inherent accuracy characteristics come from consistent barrel-to-slide fit and the traditional barrel/bushing relationship that helps produce repeatable point-of-impact shot after shot. Alongside its many military and duty configurations, the Hi-Power was produced in numerous commercial and target variants that added features such as adjustable rear sights, improved front sights, and refined trigger jobs intended for marksmanship and competition. These adjustable-sight models—often marketed as target or “Match” versions—allowed shooters to zero the pistol precisely for varied ammunition and range conditions, enhancing the Hi-Power’s effectiveness for bullseye, precision practice, or sport shooting. FN and other makers also released numerous limited and specialty runs with improved sighting packages, checkered or target-style grips, and finer fit-and-finish to appeal to accuracy-minded users. In contrast, many military and combat models retained fixed, low-profile sights to reduce snags and protect the sighting surfaces in harsh service environments. That breadth—from rugged service pistols to adjustable-sight target models—helped the Hi-Power achieve a vast global footprint: it could serve as a reliable duty arm one day and a precision target pistol the next, which is a large part of why the design remains prized by collectors and practical shooters alike.
Contents:
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 70C28117
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Ramped Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grip Panels
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power (P-35) is one of the 20th century’s most influential single-action, short-recoil semiautomatic pistols, born from John Browning’s late design work and perfected by Dieudonné Saive at FN Herstal. Engineered for reliability and controllability, the Hi-Power combined a slim, ergonomic grip that points naturally with a stout steel frame and a tilting-barrel lockup that tames recoil for a full-size 9×19mm pistol. It's real innovation for the era was the staggered-column double-stack magazine — typically 13 rounds — which dramatically increased firepower without producing an unwieldy profile. The pistol’s slide/frame geometry and robust construction produced a crisp, single-action trigger that, when properly tuned, rewards precise shooting; maintenance is straightforward, parts are durable, and the overall balance and sight radius make the design surprisingly accurate for its vintage. While many service and combat variants kept a low, snag-resistant sighting setup for duty use, the pistol’s inherent accuracy characteristics come from consistent barrel-to-slide fit and the traditional barrel/bushing relationship that helps produce repeatable point-of-impact shot after shot. Alongside its many military and duty configurations, the Hi-Power was produced in numerous commercial and target variants that added features such as adjustable rear sights, improved front sights, and refined trigger jobs intended for marksmanship and competition. These adjustable-sight models—often marketed as target or “Match” versions—allowed shooters to zero the pistol precisely for varied ammunition and range conditions, enhancing the Hi-Power’s effectiveness for bullseye, precision practice, or sport shooting. FN and other makers also released numerous limited and specialty runs with improved sighting packages, checkered or target-style grips, and finer fit-and-finish to appeal to accuracy-minded users. In contrast, many military and combat models retained fixed, low-profile sights to reduce snags and protect the sighting surfaces in harsh service environments. That breadth—from rugged service pistols to adjustable-sight target models—helped the Hi-Power achieve a vast global footprint: it could serve as a reliable duty arm one day and a precision target pistol the next, which is a large part of why the design remains prized by collectors and practical shooters alike.
Contents:
This example will ship with the holsters and magazines as pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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