Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Fabrique Nationale Browning Hi-Power.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN / Browning
Model: High Power
Serial: 245PR08237
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 4 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power is one of the most influential and widely adopted military sidearms of the 20th century, originally conceived by legendary designer John Browning and later completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium. Officially introduced in 1935 as the P-35, the Hi-Power was groundbreaking for its time due to its double-stack magazine design, offering a then-impressive 13-round capacity in 9×19mm Parabellum—significantly more than most contemporary service pistols. It operates on a short-recoil, tilting-barrel system derived from Browning’s earlier locked-breech designs, and it features a single-action trigger with a frame-mounted manual safety, allowing it to be carried “cocked and locked” in a manner later associated with 1911-style pistols. Constructed primarily of forged steel, the Hi-Power developed a reputation for durability, excellent balance, and natural pointing, aided by its slim grip profile despite its high-capacity magazine. Over decades of production, it was manufactured in numerous variations and licensed copies, serving in the armed forces and police units of more than 50 countries worldwide, and it saw extensive use during World War II by both Allied and Axis forces due to FN’s occupation and parallel production in Canada. The pistol’s ergonomics, capacity, and reliability influenced generations of later semi-automatic handgun designs, effectively setting the standard for the modern high-capacity service pistol. Though FN's original production of the Browning Hi-Power ceased in the 21st century, before later reintroductions and modernized variants, the Browning Hi-Power remains highly respected among collectors, military historians, and shooters for its historical significance, elegant engineering, and lasting impact on handgun development.
Contents:
Model: High Power
Serial: 245PR08237
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 4 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power is one of the most influential and widely adopted military sidearms of the 20th century, originally conceived by legendary designer John Browning and later completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium. Officially introduced in 1935 as the P-35, the Hi-Power was groundbreaking for its time due to its double-stack magazine design, offering a then-impressive 13-round capacity in 9×19mm Parabellum—significantly more than most contemporary service pistols. It operates on a short-recoil, tilting-barrel system derived from Browning’s earlier locked-breech designs, and it features a single-action trigger with a frame-mounted manual safety, allowing it to be carried “cocked and locked” in a manner later associated with 1911-style pistols. Constructed primarily of forged steel, the Hi-Power developed a reputation for durability, excellent balance, and natural pointing, aided by its slim grip profile despite its high-capacity magazine. Over decades of production, it was manufactured in numerous variations and licensed copies, serving in the armed forces and police units of more than 50 countries worldwide, and it saw extensive use during World War II by both Allied and Axis forces due to FN’s occupation and parallel production in Canada. The pistol’s ergonomics, capacity, and reliability influenced generations of later semi-automatic handgun designs, effectively setting the standard for the modern high-capacity service pistol. Though FN's original production of the Browning Hi-Power ceased in the 21st century, before later reintroductions and modernized variants, the Browning Hi-Power remains highly respected among collectors, military historians, and shooters for its historical significance, elegant engineering, and lasting impact on handgun development.
Contents:
This example will ship with all contents 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
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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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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1159390488 |
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2026-03-15 21:00:00 |
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